Project Completed: June 11, 2021
Services: Excavation and Sitework
Concrete Barrier Placement Project in Ontario, Wayne County, New York
Project Overview
A repeat client from Ontario, New York (Wayne County) reached out to us again, this time for a shoreline project on their property along Bear Creek and Lake Ontario. Previously, we completed gravel driveway installation and culvert pipe installation in Marion, NY (Wayne County) for them. This time, they wanted a concrete break wall to stabilize the shoreline and protect their rock beach.
Here is the Existing Condition of the Property
The rock beach shoreline in which the concrete barriers will be placed
The rock beach shoreline in which the concrete barriers will be placed
How We Completed the Project
Concrete Barrier Delivery and Placement
We supplied and delivered 25 large concrete barriers, each measuring 6 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet and weighing 3,600 pounds. Using the client’s Bobcat excavator, we hauled and carefully placed the barriers along the shoreline.
Concrete barriers delivered onsite
Concrete barriers delivered onsite
Retaining Wall Construction
The barriers were placed in a straight 80-foot line parallel to the shoreline. To secure the ends, we built a 12-foot leg at the ramp and an 18-foot leg at the dock, both running perpendicular to the shoreline. This layout ensured the shoreline was properly reinforced and the beach was protected.
The excavator carrying the concrete block to the desired location
Placing the concrete block with the help of the client
Completed Concrete Barrier Retaining Wall
Completed Concrete Barrier Retaining Wall
Project Insights
This shoreline project gave our client a reliable break wall to protect their waterfront property from erosion while also making the beach more usable and safe. The large concrete barriers provide long-term stability, ensuring the shoreline will stand strong against water movement from Bear Creek and Lake Ontario.
If you’re a property owner near Lake Ontario or along creeks in Western New York, this type of shoreline work can save you from future headaches caused by erosion and unstable ground. This project is a perfect example of how we can take raw shoreline conditions and turn them into a secure and lasting solution.
Want the same protection for your property? Check out our Shoreline Erosion Control Project in Waterport, Orleans County, New York for another example of how we help protect waterfronts. And if you’re planning to connect your shoreline with the rest of your property, you may also consider a gravel driveway with culvert pipe installation like we completed for this client earlier. For those looking to make the most of their waterfront, a concrete patio or pad is another great option for enjoying lakeside views.
If protecting your shoreline with a durable barrier is something you need, visit our Shoreline Erosion Control Services Page to learn more and get in touch with us.