TGOW "Tall Glass of Water": Phase I Construction: Sandy Beach and Bluffs, Merry Hill, NC

Referred to locally as "Tall Glass of Water" (TGOW)" until a name and logo have been selected, the site's most stunning feature is its 2,200 linear feet of sand beach and shallow calm waters overlooked by impressive high cliffs on the Albemarle Sound where the Chowan River begins. Complete scope of work is in the bid documents; ADA Ramp, walkway to the beach and parking; Restrooms, outdoor showers, water bottle refill stations, kayak storage kiosk; Picnic Pavilion with 8 picnic tables made by Bertie High School Shop Class; 2 miles hiking trail; Primitive Camping; Restored meadow area. The County desires a nature-based solution for reducing bluff erosion while maintaining the sandy beach. The three-pronged approach includes: 1) a line of non-pressure treated breakwaters to temporarily protect cypress saplings while they become established. The cypress trees will then provide shoreline protection by creating thin but effective sand bars that extend out from the sandy beach called tombolos. This is not necessary at the main swim beach because cypress and tombolos already exist. 2) At the base of the bluff natural fiber material arranged in a roll, called coir logs, will be used to protect another line of cypress saplings. 3) At the top of the bluff natural vegetation will be planted to stabilize the upper portion. The goal is to retain moisture within the exposed soil, develop a strong root system and create a natural buffer line along the shore that reduces the day-to-day wave action. Bonds Required.