Fall 2009 - Summer 2011
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While it was occurring, everyone was very familiar with the huge seawall construction project going on in Maynard Lake! This prodigious endeavor was undertaken as a remedy to the soil erosion that occurred pretty much everywhere the water met the land. Many less disruptive (and less expensive) ideas were discussed, on occasion tested, and discarded.

Finally, the steel barriers seemed to offer the best combination of good appearance, proven functionality, and a well-deserved reputation for very long service life.  Quite a few homeowners took advantage of the large price break available to have a wall installed on their property since the equipment was already in our lake.

We thought it would be great to photographically document the progress of the work, and Rick Schroeder took on the role of principal photographer by providing the first five photos seen below.  The remainder were taken by Barbara Klein (mostly) and Howard Black (the last six).

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Gallery of the Maynard Lake Seawall Project
(Started Oct 27, 2009; Completed Summer 2011)
Unloading barge sections at the corner of Maynard and Coventry Drives. [10/27/09] Moving barge sections onto the peninsula from Maynard Drive. [10/27/09] Superior Seawall unloading the barge sections into Maynard Lake. [10/27/09]
Driving sheeting with a 33-ton vibratory hammer along the Daily's shoreline. The area behind the sheeting is being backfilled from the lake. [11/11/09] The sheeting installed with the cap and tie back system to hold it in place. The backfill had not started at this location at the time of the photo. [11/11/09] This fascinating implement is a raft with a huge crane; it is propelled by a small quasi-tugboat. You saw it at the Daily's place; here's some detail. [12/10/09]
The crane is laying down the steel sheet that will cap the area between the seawall and the property.  This is why the wall must be securely anchored. [12/10/09]
Preparations to sink down the long steel rods which will provide support for the seawall.  As the bed of the lake is soft, these rods must be long. [12/10/09]
The rod being pounded into the lake bed with the aid of a 33-ton vibratory hammer (the green part above the rod).  With that weight, it's very efficient! [12/10/09]
Comparing this photo with the previous, it's clear that the rod is more than halfway down to its target height - just the height of the seawall. [12/10/09]
Here's a closeup of Superior Seawalls & Docks' trailer and equipment for both gas and arc welding. It was stored temporarily on the peninsula. [9/25/10]
This is the barge used to transport their equipment to the job site - but without the crane, hammer, etc. This gives another perspective on its huge size. [9/25/10]
The Piercy property in the midst of having their seawall reinforced. (11/1/10) Another view of the Piercy property, this time from the shore. (11/1/10) A great view of new seawalls on the island as well as the property seen in the background. (11/1/10)
A nice perspective view of the "island and property" seawalls. (11/1/10) This shows the rebuilding of the lake discharge area. (11/1/10) A view of the same area from the other side. (11/1/10)
Now that the steel walls have had a chance to weather a little, it's clear that appearance will be no problem at all. The rusty color it acquires blends in well with dead leaves, underbrush, etc., so that in several areas you'll actually have to hunt for it!
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