Boise Whitewater Park Ph II Public Information Meeting 11/2/2016 Presented by: John Tensen P.E., City Engineer Morton McMillen, P.E., McMillen Jacobs Scott Shipley, P.E., S2O Design Walker Christensen- DHM Design Thomas Governale, Parks Superintendent
Presentation Topics Introductions Esther Simplot Park/Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIA Update - John Tensen Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIB Concept Plan Whitewater Park Complex Anticipated Use Tom Governale/Scott Shipley ESP/Whitewater Park/Management Concepts Thomas Governale Major Events Use monitoring Comments Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIB Next Steps/ Construction Schedule/ Approach - Mort McMillen
Overall Project Configuration (McMillen Jacobs 2014) Two Projects ESP Whitewater Park Ph 2 Project Goals Irrigation Delivery (FUDC/BVID) Flood Mitigation River Safety Recreation Active Passive Greenbelt Functionality Habitat Improvement
Esther Simplot Park Funding J.R. Simplot Foundation Design Builder- McMillen Jacobs Park Opened November 2, 2016 Cost > $16M
Whitewater Park Ph IIA Farmers Union Intake Structure Highlights McMillen Jacobs Design- Build Contract with Boise City Construction: October 2015 thru February 2016 8 high x 26 wide x 380 long Concrete Box Culvert Funding City of Boise: Approx. $1.8M
Whitewater Park Ph IIA Farmers Union Intake Structure
Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIB Concept Plan
Whitewater Park Phase IIB Design and Construction Highlights McMillen Jacobs Design-Builder S2O Design DHM Design Phase IIB General Information Funding City of Boise and Albertsons Foundation Estimated Cost $7.0M Design and Permitting May 2016 thru Sept 2017 Construction October 2017 thru May 2019 (two nonirrigation seasons)
Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIB Overall Project Configuration Reach 1 Reach 2 Reach 3 Whitewater Park Phase II ESP
Whitewater Park Complex Expected Use Whitewater Park Programming/Use Concepts Phase I (Thurman Mill) targeted for surfers and experienced kayakers. Can be adjusted for various river flows/use Phase II Reach 1 and 3 Kayakers, Canoeists and SUPs Phase II (Drop Structures) Targeted for all levels of kayakers and SUPs Drop Structure 1- Intermediate/Expert Kayaker. Seasonally adjustable for flows/use Drop Structures 2&3 Novice/Intermediate Kayakers/SUPs Drop Structure 1 use will be monitored over time and adjusted accordingly
Draft Programming Schedule
Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIB Overall Project Configuration Reach 1 Reach 2 Reach 3 Whitewater Park Phase II ESP
Reach 1 Features Wading Area
Reach 1 Features
Reach 2 Updated Concept Plan
Reach 2 Updated Concept Plan River Bank Restoration/Spectator Seating
Reach 2 Updated Concept Plan Drop Structure 1
Reach 2 Updated Concept Plan Drop Structure 1
Reach 2 Updated Concept Plan Drop Structure 1
Reach 2 Updated Concept Plan Drop Structures 2 and 3
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Whitewater Park Programming/ Management Concepts General Whitewater Park Access from Boise City Side of River Maintain HOA Privacy Parking Concerns Conservation Easement Compliance Major Events Require Permits Access control Parking Traffic management/shuttle service Trash cleanup Security Insurance/Bonding
Next Steps Meet with Stakeholders, Confirm Concept Plan Waterfront HOA Committee (every month) General Public 11/02/16 Permit Agencies (kickoff week of 11/14/16) Farmers Union Ditch Company (monthly) Develop 60% Plans Garden City Approval Waterfront HOA Easement Right-of-Way Agreement Permits (404, Boise River Permit) FUDC Approval
Construction Schedule/Approach Reach 1 Reach 2 Reach 3 Whitewater Park Phase II ESP Reaches 2 and 3: 2017-2018 Start Construction October 2017 Divert river into canal Remove debris from FUDC and place in Veterans Pond for greenbelt Construct drop structures and bank improvements Be out of river by end of February Feb.-Sept. Complete upland improvements (greenbelt, bank improvements, landscaping)
Construction Schedule/Approach Reach 1 Reach 2 Reach 3 Whitewater Park Phase II ESP Reach 1: 2018-2019 Start Construction October 2018 (could be Feb. 2018 if river conditions favorable) Be out of river by end of February 2019 at latest
Construction Schedule/Approach Normal Work Hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Access from Boise City Side of River (except Reach 1) Lighting Control Fish Salvage Greenbelt Closure
Boise Whitewater Park Phase IIB Comments? Comment Cards Questions? Concerns? Concurrence?