Marty Olson Oregon Fish and Wildlife The Dalles Screen Shop
Unscreened 27cfs Gravity Diversion Very high priority site AC power located at the site Irrigation District has an easement for the canal Match funding from the local Watershed Council The Perfect Screen Location
Original Estimate, $142, ($ per CFS) ODFW $75,000 Applicant $67,000 8 weeks for civil works, steel fab, and installation. Original Budget
“If it seems too good to be true it probably is” Author Unknown
Site Conditions Extremely high water Additional backfill, geotextile cloth, pumps and labor. Exceeded civil works budget. Additional $35,000
Unanticipated Expenses
By-Pass Installation
“Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward” Victor Kiam
Moving Ahead…
Ready for Concrete
Civil Works Finished
Component Fabrication and Installation
We’ve Been Victimized!
“Say you prayers and eat your vitamins, everything will be OK” Hulk Hogan
Electric power… anyone?
Hydraulic Drive Complications Problematic pressure valve Cylinder alignment Issues Too complicated to troubleshoot.
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