Olcott Harbor Breakwater Construction
| Location | Town of Newfane, Olcott, New York |
| Contract Value | 11,300,000 |
| Period of Performance | July 2021 – January 2022 |
| Role | Prime Contractor |
History & Location
Sevenson was awarded the Olcott Harbor Breakwater construction project based upon a competitive bid. The project was federally funded and administered through the New York State Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). REDI was established by former Governor Andrew Cuomo in response to a pattern of flooding along the shores of Lake Ontario to repair the flood damaged shoreline of the lake and bolster economic development in the region. REDI recognized that the historic flooding in 2017 and 2019 required the development of infrastructure projects in Lake Ontario to prevent future flooding. During construction, Sevenson worked closely with Larfage’s local quarry to maintain delivery schedules for the rock; the Newfane, NY town board; WSP Engineering; and the Village of Olcott, NY residences and businesses. In addition to the construction of the offshore breakwall, Sevenson also extended and lined both the east and west piers as well as restored the beach and shoreline.
Significant Project Features
- Project funded by New York State Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
- Worked closely with the Lafarge quarry to meet the demanding stone and material delivery schedule.
- Constructed a 520-ft break wall offshore near the mouth of the harbor, extended and stabilized both the east and west sides of the Olcott Pier, and restored the beach and shoreline.
- 116,000 tons of core, intermediate and armor stone in various size was used in project.
- Community relations and close communication with the quarry were important aspect of the project.
- Achieved 10,996 safe work hours.
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