Alaska Online Public Notices #224730

Wetland Fill and Site Development for Industrial Property in Juneau, Alaska

This opportunity concerns the development of an industrial property at 2101 Industrial Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska, requiring State Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. - Government Buyer: - City and Borough of Juneau (project applicant) - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (certification authority) - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (federal permit involvement) - Project Scope: - Placement of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of shot rock or pit run to elevate 6.26 acres of wetlands by about 2.5 feet - Sourcing fill material from local quarries (e.g., Stabblers Point Quarry, Hidden Valley Quarry) - Installation of stormwater management infrastructure, including drains, catch basins, and oil-water separators - Construction of infrastructure for boat storage, contractor storage, business warehouse space, and outdoor contractor equipment storage - Implementation of a 35-foot conservation easement for drainage, which will remain undisturbed - Products/Materials: - Shot rock or pit run (fill material) - Geotechnical fabric for wetland coverage during fill placement - Notable Requirements: - Avoidance and minimization of wetland impacts through two-story building design and stormwater management - Enhancement of existing wetlands with a conservation easement - Compliance with water quality standards; project not near impaired water bodies or contaminated sites - No specific OEMs or branded products are mentioned; procurement focuses on bulk construction materials and site infrastructure

Description

This notice announces an application for State Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for a project at Lot 2A-1, 2101 Industrial Boulevard in Juneau, Alaska. The project involves developing an industrial property by filling approximately 6.26 acres of wetlands with 25,000 cubic yards of shot rock to elevate the site. Mitigation measures include avoidance of certain wetlands, minimization of impacts through design and stormwater management, and enhancement of existing wetlands with a conservation easement. Public comments are invited until September 4, 2026, and project documents are available for review online.

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