- N.J. regulations allow the project team to begin in-stream activities on July 1st. You will see equipment in the water as they begin work to remove the rest of the dam structure. So far they have lowered the notch by another 2.5 feet.
- The stone structure now visible downstream of the dam is called a check dam, it will help to prevent excessive movement of sediment downstream.
- Over the next few weeks the crew will also move farther upstream to deliver loads of rock or remove sediment out of the new streambed.
- The East Crisman Road Bridge, the bridge that crosses the river, will not be closed at any time related to this project. No heavy truck or equipment related to this project will be transported over the East Crisman Road Bridge.
- Materials will go in and out of the site by way of Ward Road. I am preparing an update for residents of Ward Road that will go out via mail and I will also knock on doors to introduce myself to residents and provide contact information.
- By order of the NJDEP Parks and Forestry, a section of the trail that runs along the river will be closed intermittently during the work week which is Monday through Thursday. This closure is for pedestrian and cyclist safety. This closure will involve the section of trail from the trail head at East Crisman Road, near the bridge, to the rail bridge that crosses the river. I believe that this will begin on or about July 15th. We are working hard to finalize these details. The section from Spring Valley Road down to the red rail bridge will remain open, but it will be closed at the bridge. The section of trail from East Crisman Road toward Footbridge Park will remain open.
The graph below shows the water level as measured by the gage just downstream of the dam removal construction. The orange triangles show the average flow over the last 94 years. You can see how much lower the flow, represented by the blue line, is in the Paulins Kill – and all local rivers – due to the lack of rainfall. This low flow makes it easier for the contractors to work.
- N.J. regulations allow the project team to begin in-stream activities on July 1st. You will see equipment in the water as they begin work to remove the rest of the dam structure. So far they have lowered the notch by another 2.5 feet.
- The stone structure now visible downstream of the dam is called a check dam, it will help to prevent excessive movement of sediment downstream.
- Over the next few weeks the crew will also move farther upstream to deliver loads of rock or remove sediment out of the new streambed.
- The East Crisman Road Bridge, the bridge that crosses the river, will not be closed at any time related to this project. No heavy truck or equipment related to this project will be transported over the East Crisman Road Bridge.
- Materials will go in and out of the site by way of Ward Road. I am preparing an update for residents of Ward Road that will go out via mail and I will also knock on doors to introduce myself to residents and provide contact information.
- By order of the NJDEP Parks and Forestry, a section of the trail that runs along the river will be closed intermittently during the work week which is Monday through Thursday. This closure is for pedestrian and cyclist safety. This closure will involve the section of trail from the trail head at East Crisman Road, near the bridge, to the rail bridge that crosses the river. I believe that this will begin on or about July 15th. We are working hard to finalize these details. The section from Spring Valley Road down to the red rail bridge will remain open, but it will be closed at the bridge. The section of trail from East Crisman Road toward Footbridge Park will remain open.
The graph below shows the water level as measured by the gage just downstream of the dam removal construction. The orange triangles show the average flow over the last 94 years. You can see how much lower the flow, represented by the blue line, is in the Paulins Kill – and all local rivers – due to the lack of rainfall. This low flow makes it easier for the contractors to work.
Last modified: July 8, 2024
