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Seattle Section of the ASCE - Ports and Harbors Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)

Seattle, WA

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Elliott Bay Seawall Project: Setting the Stage for Redeveloping Seattle’s Downtown Waterfront

Speaker: Bob Fernandes & Rick Schaefer

The Elliott Bay Seawall, which runs from Washington Street to Broad Street along the waterfront, was built between 1916 and 1934. It has deteriorated significantly in the ensuing years and could fail in the event of a moderate to large earthquake, or even a large storm. While the City of Seattle has committed over $3 million to temporary repairs of the seawall since the Nisqually Earthquake, the seawall is a public safety hazard that must be replaced. The need to replace the seawall presents the City of Seattle with an opportunity to enhance the critical marine habitat along the shoreline. Replacement of the seawall, along with a parallel effort to reshape the upland side of the Central Waterfront, will make the waterfront more accessible to Seattle residents and visitors.
Speaker Bio
Bob Fernandes, with BergerABAM, has 33 years of experience in design and construction of bridge and marine structures.  In addition to his project management experience, he has served as a key technical leader on various structural projects located throughout the United States and around the world and is currently principal-in-charge of BergerABAM's Public Works and Transportation Department.  He understands the complementary disciplines related to transportation design and construction, including maintenance of traffic, roadway and bridge design, and permitting.
 
Rick Schaefer, with Tetra Tech, brings over 30 years’ experience to the planning, design and construction of infrastructure projects and programs for public and private sector clients. Rick manages Seattle operations for Tetra Tech’s Surface Water Group, where his technical practice emphasizes surface water management and stormwater, potable water, wastewater and CSO infrastructure.  Prior to managing the Elliott Bay Seawall Project, Rick was responsible for utility relocation and design on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project.

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2200
2125 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)


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ASCE Seattle Section - Ports and Harbors Committee



The goals of the ASCE Seattle Section - Ports and Harbors Technical Committee are to integrate the diverse interests of the interdisciplinary professional community, to facilitate communication among the different fields concerning the state, utilization, and protection of waterways, ports, harbors, and estuarine areas, and to promote the advancement of the engineering profession through encouragement and recognition by meritorious achievement. ASCE Seattle P&H Committee achieves these goals through ongoing presentations, and seminars engaging diverse speakers and interested members. The Seattle Section P&H membership includes engineers, students, consultants, government representatives, contractors and other professionals who share a link to the waterfront environment. The ASCE Ports and Harbors Committee meets on the last Wednesday of most months throughout the year.