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       Erie Canal Embankment Topography Measurements
   DIR By: Doug K
       Date: July 12, 2018, 9:21 am
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       For those living BELOW & ADJACENT to the Erie Canal Embankments:
       Be aware there is an Engineering Firm (Prudent Engineering)
       measuring the topography of the Embankments using GPS coordinate
       equipment. There are two people measuring, one on TOP of the ECT
       and the other who changes location from the middle of the slope
       to the bottom. There are walking through Brockport at the
       moment, measuring EAST to WEST.
       Have to assume this work is needed to get quotes for Phase 2
       work that will begin in the Fall of 2018. That work is expected
       to include stump/root removal as well as RESHAPING of the
       Embankment Dams to meet FEMA requirements of a 1:3 slope ratio.
       We have heard that many areas along the canal will have topsoil
       added once the remnants from Phase 1 are gone, that to be
       followed by hydroseed of the NEW covering for these
       Embankments... GRASS.
       Many of these slopes are 1:1 or 1:2 currently. 1:1 is VERY
       steep, and less supportive than either 1:2 or 1:3. These ratios
       are defined in vertical & horizontal directions, recommended
       slope contour is for every 1 foot of vertical drop the earth
       should move 3 foot horizontally or away from the Erie Canal
       Trail. In easiest terms... if the Embankment Dam is 10' Tall it
       should extend 20' - 30' away from the ECT.
       Don't be alarmed if you see folks in your backyard, they are
       just doing their job
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