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The project consists of environmental restoration of the Mill River, including removing the dam at Main Street, removing the concrete walls creating the mill pond south of Broad Street, removal of an estimated 5,800 tons of sediment from the pond area, and extensive regrading. There will be exotic plant removal, new planting of native species and other restoration activities covering 1.5 acres. 1,100 feet of riverbed will be restored to a natural condition. The City's financial share of this construction work is $2.4 million, which was appropriated in recent years and provided to the Army Corps this summer. The Corps seeks to award a contract in October or November and to have a groundbreaking in winter 2009, Construction is expected to take up to 18 months and will be complemented by construction of park improvements that will make the reconstructed river accessible to the public and create the foundation for the larger northern portion of Mill River Park. The solicitation can be viewed on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. For more information please contact Robin Stein at 977-4716 or Ben Barnes at 977-4141. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: The Loft Artist Association to present Stamford's largest annual art experience - Sep 19, 2008 - 8:22 AM Pitney Bowes to host 2008 Business Solutions Forum at company world headquarters - Sep 18, 2008 - 4:18 PM Mystic Seaport announces Charles W. Morgan restoration plans - Sep 18, 2008 - 7:23 AM Low-interest loans for farm-related businesses affected by spring frost announced - Sep 17, 2008 - 1:37 PM State Elections Enforcement Commission grants awards to candidates - Sep 17, 2008 - 1:34 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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