LOCH ERIN SEASONAL LAKE LEVEL PROJECT
In November of 1998 the Loch Erin Property Owners Association (LEPOA) petitioned the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners to amend the court ordered lake level for Loch Erin to have a seasonal level. The petition for the seasonal level is to alleviate shoreline erosion. The seasonal level requested is for a winter level and a summer level.
In January of 1999 the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution directing the Lenawee County Prosecuting Attorney to institute a proper petition in the Lenawee County Circuit Court for modifying the established court ordered lake level.
Progressive AE consulting engineers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, completed a preliminary study in August of 2002 on the feasibility of a seasonal lake level. The study identified the positive and negative impacts to the lake and recommended seasonal level.
September 2002 the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution directing the Prosecuting Attorney for Lenawee County to petition Lenawee County Circuit Court for a seasonal level according to the recommendations of the study by Progressive AE.
June 2003 the Honorable Judge C. Sindt ruled to keep the petition for a seasonal lake level under advisement pending review of the project by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) permit and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) approval.
October 2003 the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution directing the Lenawee County Drain Commissioner to proceed with engineering services for the design and bidding procedures.
November 2004 tentative approval received from the MDEQ for permitting the project.
June 2005 received Circuit Court Order by the Honorable Judge Conrad J. Sindt for a seasonal lake level at Loch Erin.
August 2005 the MDEQ permit and MDNR approval was obtained.
September 8, 2005 bids were received for the construction of a new control structure. A day of Review of Apportionments was held on September 15, 2005. September 22, 2005 the Lenawee County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing the Assessment for the Project.
Project awarded to Davis Construction Inc., of Lansing, Michigan in October 2005. Construction started in November of 2005 and substantial completion in June 2006.
PICTURES FROM THE PROJECT
Slip lining the existing outlet pipe.
Completed slip lining.
Framing for new structure.
Structure after forms removed.
Old sluice gate removed.
Diver entering the water to work on inlet to control structure.
Completed new control structure.
 _________________________________ Stephen R. May Lenawee County Drain Commissioner 320 Springbrook Avenue - Suite 102 |