The Seattle Section meets monthly from September through June in the Seattle metropolitan area. Meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of the month. In addition, the Kitsap and North Branches meet regularly, as do our technical committees. The Section and technical committees frequently sponsor workshops and continuing education opportunities throughout the year for the benefit of members and non-members.

 

Seattle Section January Meeting (Joint Meeting with the Ports & Harbors Committee)

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Elliot Bay Seawall Project: Setting the Stage for Redeveloping Seattle's Downtown Waterfront

• Program:

  The Elliot Bay Seawall, which runs from Washington Street to Broad Street along the waterfront, was built between 1916 and 1934. It has deteriorated significantly in the ensuing years and could fail in the event of a moderate to large earthquake, or even a large storm. While the City of Seattle has committed over $3 million to temporary repairs of the seawall since the Nisqually Earthquake, the seawall is a public safety hazard that must be replaced. The need to replace the seawall presents the City of Seattle with an opportunity to enhance the critical marine habitat along the shoreline. Replacement of the seawall, along with a parallel effort to reshape the upland side of the Central Waterfront, will make the waterfront more accessible to Seattle residents and visitors.

• Speakers:

  Bob Fernandes, with BergerABAM, has 33 years of experience in design and construction of bridge and marine structures. In addition to his project management experience, he has served as a key technical leader on various structural projects located throughout the United States and around the world and is currently principal-in-charge of BergerABAM's Public Works and Transportation Department. He understands the complimentary disciplines related to transportation design and construction, including maintenance of traffic, roadway and bridge design, and permitting.

  Rick Shaefer, with Tetra Tech, brings over 30 years of experience to the planning, design and construction of infrastructure projects and programs for public and private sector clients. Rick manages Seattle operations for Tetra Tech's Surface Water Group, where his technical practice emphasizes surface water management and stormwater, potable water, wastewater and CSO infrastructure. Prior to managing the Elliot Bay Seawall Project, Rick was responsible for utility relocation and design on the Alaska Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project.

• Location: Pan Pacific Hotel, 2125 Terry Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98121. Validated parking available for $10 in the garage; accessible via 9th Avenue. On street parking also available.
  

• Agenda:
• 5:30 Social
• 6:15 Dinner
• 7:00 Announcements & Short Break
• 7:30 Program
• 8:45 Adjourn


• Menu/Cost: Meat, Vegetarian & Vegan entrees are available.
• Cost is $30 per person ($35 for late reservations)
• Students and unemployed members are $10 ($15 for late reservations)
• Spouses and guests are welcome
• Cash or checks payable to ASCE are accepted at the door
• Credit cards accepted with online registration only
  
  
• Reservations: Register here.
• To pay at the door with cash or check, select "Show Other Payment Options."
• Registration deadline is noon on Friday, January 6th.

 

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