Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in New Athens, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

This report presents the results of a subsurface exploration and geotechnical evaluation for the proposed new boat ramp and parking lot to be constructed adjacent to Goose Lake to the east of New Athens, Illinois. The purpose of this study was to determine and evaluate the subsurface conditions existing at the subject site and provide soil parameters for use by the design engineers. Included herein are the results of the subsurface exploration, field and laboratory soil test data, and recommendations regarding design and construction of the earth retaining system. The work included in this project is as follows: the construction of a new boat ramp, dock, sidewalks, parking lot, precast vault toilet, steel sheet pile wall, kayak launch and related features. Bidders must be prequalified with CDB; allow 45 days for application processing. For an application and a copy of CDB's Standard Documents for Construction (applicable to this project), visit CDB's Website electronically or phone 217/782-6152 (TDD 217/524-4449). EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Peabody-River King State Fish and Wildlife Area is located east of New Athens in St. Clair County. It is accessed via Old Highway 13 and Darmstadt Road, east from New Athens. Some 1,800 acres of the 2,000 acre Peabody-River King State Fish and Wildlife Area were donated to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources by the Peabody Coal Co. in 1994. The Peabody Coal Co. had mined the area from the late 1950s through the late 1980s, operating its surface mines under a series of mine reclamation measures. As a result, the area contains a varied topography, including more than 20 lakes and ponds totaling 534 acres. The water impoundments are a result of the surface mining operations. With abundant largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish, Peabody-River King’s many lakes and ponds provide excellent fishing opportunities to thousands of anglers annually. Boating and fishing regulations vary with the size of the water body being fished. Larger lakes more than 60 acres in size have a 10-horsepower limit and a “no-wake” rule. On smaller lakes, either trolling motors or bank fishing only is permitted.