The project consists of the replacement of two aging spillway crest gates, and retrofitting 25 additional bays on the dam with the installation of a new dewatering system using new stop logs. A new gantry crane will also be added that will help in moving the stop logs to any section of the dam.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: WESLEY SEALE DAM
Where:
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Client:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Status:
Current
Contract Amount:
$25 MILLION
Overview
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