"Project update: The footing work went very well, with the abutments now completely in place. Wayne Fulmer’s dad passed away this past week so coordinating the next step in the construction sequence was put on hold. Wayne is the Golf Course owner. They had their memorial this past weekend so I will be getting in touch with him this week to further schedule this out. Ideally, Wayne would like us to minimize disturbance of golf play so we must maintain a crossing as best as we can to keep play going. I’m working on seeing if he will let us put the bridge approaches in as the next step (another volunteering opportunity) so we are ready for golf traffic onto the bridge right away once we are done with our decking work. If allowed to do this way, I see us as being able to keep the heavy equipment on site to remove the culverted crossing once the bridge is put into play. Also in the works is the Oregon division of state lands has our easement permit out for 30-day public review, with the comment deadline of August 28. I am assuming we will get the easement approved with no problems so I am proceeding forward with construction as best as possible. Right now, it is looking like the last week of August for our volunteer work party planning purposes."
Based on Troy's update, Tualatin Valley Trout Unlimited is planning a work party for Saturday August 28. There will be fishing opportunities before and after. I plan on trying for the (to me) as yet elusive Searun Cutthroat Trout. The work will start at 10 AM. Plan on bringing a lunch and gloves and appropriate clothing. I'll send out updates as plans solidify.
It would be nice to have an idea how many can come so please reply to Michael Ellis at tvturestoration@gmail.com if you can attend.
It is possible to float tube from the ODFW put in on Hwy. 101 and float to the mouth of Circle Creek. With fishing it could take 3 hours at least. This would be great after the work party! I hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Michael Ellis
Sincerely,
Michael Ellis
