The tail race excavation and berm restoration began in earnest during the sweltering heat of July 2012. A persistent drought throughout the summer provided low flow conditions in river systems throughout SE Wisconsin, making the project more managable. The work was completed by Cadens, LLC and town employees.
Tail Race before – behind aft-bay/flume, view northeast; note shovel laying on crushed rock, under Main St. Bridge.
Tail Race Work – final dredging to Aft-bay/Flume floor level, view southwest. Working under Main St. bridge, the driver of the mini-excavator is the in approximate location of the shovel in the preceding photo above.
Tail Race Work – view north; early preliminary work with pumps.
Tail Race Work – view north; note axillary retention pond at forefront of the picture and progress of berm restoration near south end of building.
Tail Race Work – view north; final dredging of channel depth.
Tail Race Work – view south from Main St. bridge; final dredging of channel depth.
Tail Race Work at Aft-bay/Flume – final clean-up of 2008 flood debris in aft-bay, under flume.
Tail Race after – view north.