The Port of Seattle selected Anchor QEA to assist with dredging design, sediment characterization, permitting support, and construction management for dredging and float replacement at Fishermen’s Terminal.  Terminal improvements required a minimum of 16 feet of water depth between the West Wall and the proposed new dock 9.  This project involved dredging up to 46,000 cubic yards of sediment.

Anchor QEA provided the following services to the Port of Seattle: project management; dredging and disposal design; sediment characterization; permitting support; dredging plans, specifications, and bid documents; and construction support services including construction monitoring. 

Sediment characterization for this project was unique because the sediment was from a freshwater source, while proposed open water disposal was in a marine saltwater environment.  The design was completed on time and within budget.  Anchor QEA is currently assisting the Port of Seattle with construction inspection and environmental monitoring.