Hidalgo, Texas
Owner: International Boundary & Water Commission
Engineer: Dannenbaum Engineering
Project Type: Rehabilitation
Square Feet: N/A
Completion Date: May 2011
Project Details: Work included: the preparation of right-of-way for retaining wall/levee improvements; installation and maintenance of erosion control measures such as silt fencing and construction entrances and exits; raising of the levees including benched excavation, placement of embankment, placement of topsoil, placement of riprap and seeding/re-vegetation of the disturbed areas; construction of maintenance road; construction of retaining wall including excavation to required elevations, preparation of foundation, construction of footings, backfill, installation of filter fabric and underdrain system, construction of retaining wall and backfill; relocation of utilites; construction of intake channel headwall, culverts/headwalls and appurtenances; reconstruction of existing irrigation control facilities, boxes and gates; construction of floodgate; installation of multiple sluice gates.
