Comprehensive Canal Dredging and Preventative
Measures Feasibility Study (CCDPM)
Identification of Project Areas and
Background Information
Prepared for:
Hillsborough County
Stormwater Management Section
Public Works Department
Contract No. 03-1322
Work Order No. 06-03-1322
Prepared by
PBS&J
5300 West Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida 33607
February 2006
PBS&J
Draft
Identification of Project Areas
February 2006
And Background Information
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) was contracted in September 2005 by
Hillsborough County to complete the Comprehensive Canal Dredging and Preventative
Measures Feasibility (CCDPM) Study. The purpose of the CCDPM Study is to
investigate known areas of concern throughout the unincorporated portions of the county
in order to develop a plan to assess potential canal dredging needs. The study includes
completing hydrographic/bathymetric surveys, habitat analysis, sediment sampling, water
quality sampling, spoil disposal options, conceptual design, cost estimates, investigating
funding options and identifying permitting potential.
There are several interim reports required during the CCDPM Study. Each report
represents the completion of a specific project milestone. This report represents the
completion of the first deliverable, Identification of Project Areas and Background
Information.
Because of the continued growth in Hillsborough County, there has been an increased
need to perform maintenance dredging in coastal residential canal communities in the
unincorporated portions of the County. The County designated Canal Advisory
Committee (CAC) was responsible for identifying the extent of each of the applicable
project areas. As a result, eight project areas were identified throughout the County.
These project areas were selected based on the functionality and navigability of coastal
canals within each community.
This report presents each of the selected stud