LIGHTHOUSE AND GATEWAY CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT CLOVER ISLAND
The Port of Kennewick has begun construction on Phase 1 of the Shoreline Restoration Project. This phase involves construction of a 63 foot wide, 26 foot tall Gateway feature that will welcome visitors to Clover Island and to Historic Downtown Kennewick. Finished with natural stone and galvanized steel, with subtle LED reflected lighting under the archway, it will be eclipsed only by the Lighthouse structure.
When completed, the 62 foot tall Lighthouse will be the only fully functioning lighthouse on the Columbia River. The United States Coast Guard has furnished a solar powered LED beacon to place inside the lighthouse gallery. They also plan to register the structure as a navigational aid. The main lighthouse structure will be made in 4 precast concrete panel sections. Each panel will be lifted separately and set into place on the foundation. The top structure will be prefabricated and lifted into place as a single completed section. This is the first lighthouse being constructed since the Charleston, South Carolina lighthouse was built in 1962.
At the base of the lighthouse will be a small pedestrian Plaza. This Plaza will serve as a gathering place and viewing area for people utilizing the future shoreline path system on the island.
HDJ has proudly provided Project Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Permitting assistance, and Construction Management for this project. HDJ’s design team consists of – Architect: Pondera Architecture; Structural Engineering (Gateway): Kramer Gehlen & Associates Inc.; Electrical Engineering: Athay and Associates. General Contractor: Mountain States Construction, Sunnyside, WA
Anticipated construction completion: Early January 2010
Construction update for the week of Jan. 3rd - January 30th
1) The light gallery being lifted into place.
2) The completed lighthouse with all of its’ major exterior components in place.
3) The Gateway landscaping is taking shape.
4) The addition of a few plants and trees can make a big difference in the feel of an area. The lift for the metal arch is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th.
posted photos 2-3-10
