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Note for Eric Galamb
From Eric Galamb on Fri, Nov 17, 1995 10:46 AM
Subject: Model for Big Narrows Channel
To: Ruth Swanek
Cc: John Dorney
DOT is requesting our modelling expertise. They are planning on
building a new bridge to Sunset Beach in Brunsick Co. The
bridge would be a high-rise type. This will allow for boat
traffic to move faster and potentially impact the salt marsh.
This alternative would require a partial relocation of Big
Narrows Channel near the mouth. This channel is not deep enough
for navigation and is surrounded by salt marsh. I am concerned
that the mouth of the channel would be wider and thus change the
hydrology. This will also allow higher energy from the boat
waves to travel further up Big Narrows channel since they would
not have to stop and wait for the bridge to open and perhaps
change the sediment transport of the system.
I am not requesting that we run a model, rather DOT and their
consultant are asking if there's a model that can be run and
what modifications would need to be made. Do you need to meet
with me and/or John to discuss this? The consultant is David
Griffin with Greiner 876-2760.
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