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4.2. ALTERNATIVE COMPARISON <br /> A comparison of some of the key criteria associated with the alternatives developed for this <br /> feasibility study is provided in Table 4 below. <br /> Table 4: Alternative Comparison Summary <br /> Expected Reliable <br /> Alternatives Description Budget Long-term <br /> Operations <br /> Alternative 1 No Structural Modifications $0 Low <br /> No Action <br /> Alternative 2 Modified Temporary Structure $61,000 Moderate <br /> Alternative 3 Radial Gate $330,000 High <br /> Alternative 4 Overshot Gate $400,000 High <br /> 4.3. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE <br /> The Company Board of Directors prefer Alternative 4, the new spillway and slide gates, <br /> employing new overshot gate in-lieu of radial gate. Alternative 4 is preferred due to its <br /> capability for automated canal operations, increased emergency spillway capacity, reduced <br /> leakage, and anticipated long lifespan. <br /> 4.4. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE <br /> The Company proposed the following project schedule; however, unanticipated delays could <br /> cause the project to be delayed until the 2015/2016 off-season. <br /> Task Target Completion Date <br /> 1. CWCB Loan Approval Nov 19, 2014 <br /> 2. Complete Engineering Design 'Jan 1, 2014 <br /> 3. Contractor Selection Jan 20, 2014 <br /> 4. Contractor Mobilization Feb 1, 2015 <br /> 5. Construction Complete Mar 11, 2015 <br /> 6. Begin Irrigation Diversions Mar 15, 2015 <br /> September 2014 Draft <br /> Page 115 <br />