An expenditure of $100 from the appropriation has been incurred in the necessary office work, preparing plans, estimates, etc. To effect any valuable improvement of the channel all the rock must be first removed; but little result can come from the removal of a portion only. The estimate of $24,427.90 for removing all the rock will probably not cover the expense if it can not be done under one contract. Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888.... July 1, 1889, amount expended during fiscal year, exclusive of liabilities outstanding July 1, 1888.. $3,000,00 100.00 July 1, 1889, balance available..... 2,900.00 Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project.. 43,875.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1891 10,000.00 Submitted in compliance with requirements of sections 2 of river and harbor acts of 1866 and 1867. (See Appendix A 5.) 6. Penobscot River, Maine.-Bangor to Crosby's Narrows.-The present project for this improvement consists in widening the channel to 300 feet by dredging opposite Bangor to a depth of 11 feet at extreme low water; also to widen the channel and remove obstructions in Crosby's Narrows. The estimated cost of the entire improvement was $75,000. The former channel at Bangor was too narrow to accommodate the numerous vessels, in connection with the lumber rafts, which often require much space. There was expended upon the work to June 30, 1888, the sum of $24,795.07. The result was the required increase of width for more than half a mile, and a partial widening for most of the remaining distance required opposite Bangor. Work under the contract mentioned in last annual report was com pleted September 24, 1888. The amount expended during the year has been $10,144.76. This has resulted in completing the widening of channel at Bangor as heretofore planned. A contract has been completed for expenditure of funds now available in widening the channel by dredging at Crosby's Narrows. Under the requirements of the river and harbor act of August 5, 1886, a preliminary examination and survey were made of the Penob scot River, from Baugor to Bucksport, Me. A report of the results of the survey was transmitted to Congress February 8, 1888. (See Report of Chief of Engineers for 1888, pages 425 to 431). The officer in charge estimates the cost of the improvement at $365,000. The act of August 11, 1888, having apportioned a portion of the appropriation to this part of the river improvement, plans have been completed and advertisements issued inviting proposals for dredging to deepen the channel. If suitable prices are obtained the work will be done by contract during the ensuing year. The amount of $821.73 expended during the fiscal year has been for making a complete examination of the character of the material in the channel, and for the necessary preparatory work in office. The appropriation for year ending June 30, 1891, will be expended in completing the work at Crosby's Narrows, and in continuing the improvement between Bucksport and Winterport. July 1, 1888, amount available, including amounts covered by existing con tracts.... Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888. $10, 204.93 50,000.00 60, 204.93 July 1, 1889, amount expended during fiscal year, exclusive of liabilities outstanding July 1, 1888.... $10,966. 49 July 1, 1859, amount covered by existing contracts 18,000.00 28, 966.49 31, 238. 44 July 1, 1889, balance available Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project..... (See Appendix A 6.) 355, 000, 00 50,000.00 7. Belfast Harbor, Maine.-The harbor was originally shallow along the wharf-fronts east side, so that vessels could only land on high stages of water. A project for the improvement of this harbor was adopted in 1876, the object being to enable vessels drawing 10 to 12 feet of water to reach the wharves at all stages of the tide. Up to June 30, 1887, there had been expended the sum of $22,213.84. The west side of the harbor has been improved so that there is 10 feet at mean low water in the upper part and 11 to 12 feet in the lower part. In January, 1888, a special examination was made of the harbor, and the report dated February 2, 1888, recommended that the area of the harbor be increased by dredging on the northeast side. (See Report Chief of Engineers, 1888, pages 381 and 382.) The river and harbor act of August 11, 1888, required an examination or survey of the harbor. A report of a preliminary examination was submitted by the officer in charge. The harbor having been reported worthy of improvement, he has been directed to make a survey of the harbor and to submit a plan of improvement with estimate of cost. The survey will be made during the ensuing summer. July 1, 1888, amount available July 1, 1889, balance available... (See Appendix A 7.) $2,786. 16 2,786. 16 8. Camden Harbor, Maine.-Under the provisions of the river and barbor act of August 5, 1886, an examination and survey were made of Camden Harbor. The preliminary report and report of survey are included in Report of Chief of Engineers for 1888, pages 403 to 407. The harbor is so shoal that at mean low water vessels drawing more than 6 feet can not reach the wharves. The following is the project adopted for its improvement: First. Dredging approaches to depth of 12 feet. Second. Dredging channels to depth of 10 feet. The river and harbor act of August 11, 1888, having appropriated $5,000 for commencing the improvement, plans have been perfected and a contract has been made for dreding as far as funds permit. The expenditures during the fiscal year have been $94.86. It is proposed to spend the funds available, and for which estimates are submitted, in carrying on the improvement in the order named, Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888. $5,000.00 July 1, 1889, amount expended during fiscal year, exclusive of liabilities outstanding July 1, 1888 $94.86 4,500.00 4,594.86 405. 14 July 1, 1889, amount covered by existing contracts July 1, 1889, balance available.... Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project....... (See Appendix A 8.) 54, 930.00 12, 000. 00 9. Rockport Harbor, Maine.-This harbor is upon the west side of Penobscot Bay, about 65 miles north of Rockland. The upper portion of the harbor is shallow, so that vessels of any size can not reach the upper wharves save in high stages of the tide. In the winter the harbor is much obstructed by ice. The project for improving the harbor consists in dredging the upper part to a depth of 12 feet at mean low water. The river and harbor act of August 11, 1888 appropriated $10,000 for the work. Plans have therefore been perfected and a contract has been let for dredging as far as funds permit. The original estimate for the entire improvement was but $14,000, and was based upon the presumption that it could be done in a single season under one appropriation. As prices for such work are greatly increased when work is done in small amounts it is not probable that the project can be completed without exceeding the original estimated cost, which is therefore amended. Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888.. liabilities outstanding July 1, 1888.. July 1, 1889, amount covered by existing contracts........ July 1, 1889, balance available..... $10,000.00 $178.68 9,000.00 9, 178.68 821.32 5,000.00 Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project... (See Appendix A 9.) 5,000.00 10. Rockland Harbor, Maine.-The project for improving this harbor adopted in 1881, consists in the construction of two breakwaters to protect the shipping in the harbor and to make it a harbor of refuge. The harbor was open to all easterly winds and seas, and the breakwaters, when completed, will afford still water and good anchorage. There had been expended on the improvement to June 30, 1888, the sum of $120,316.40. As a result, the breakwater from Jameson's Point had been completed its full length of 1,900 feet from high-water mark on shore, and to a height of 5 feet above mean low water. It has been found necessary to raise the top to mean high-water level, and this work has been commenced at the outer extremity. During the year ending June 30, 1889, there has been expended the sum of $12,129.37. As a result, 13,599 tons of stone have been placed upon the breakwater. The distance from outer end, completed to full dimensions, is 642 feet. The raising of Jameson's Point breakwater to high-water level is now in progress under contract with Mr. John F. Hamilton, of Portland, Me. Under this contract all available funds will be expended. It is proposed to expend the next appropriation in extending the Jameson's Point breakwater, or in commencing the second breakwater, as may in future be deemed most advantageous. July 1, 1888, amount available........ Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888 July 1, 1889, amount expended during fiscal year, exclusive of liabilities outstanding July 1, 1888.. July 1, 1889, outstanding liabilities.. July 1, 1889, amount covered by existing contracts... $2,183.40 30,000.00 32, 183.40 $12, 129, 37 1, 891.70 15,971.51 29,992, 58 2, 190.82 July 1, 1889, balance available .... (Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project... Amount that can profitably be expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1891 Submitted in compliance with requirements of sections 2 of river and harbor acts of 1866 and 1867. (See Appendix A 10.). 497,500.00 75,000.00 11. Kennebec River, Maine.-The navigation of the river is much obstructed by shoals in both channels at Swan Island, and in other places above; by ledge of rock at Lovejoy's Narrows, and in harbor at Bath; also by bridge piers at Hallowell. The project for improving the river consists in removing the shoals by contraction works, and by dredging, and removing rocks by blasting. The river and harbor act of August 11, 1888, appropriated $75,000 for commencing the improvement. The work of completing improvement at Hatch's Rock Shoal and commencing work at Beef Rock Shoal has been let, by contract, and active operations are now in progress. The amount expended during the fiscal year in preparatory work and in constructing wing-dams at Hatch's Rock is $6,186.54. The balance of available funds will be expended under the present contract. It is proposed to expend funds which may be appropriated in carrying out the project, as indicated. (See Report of Chief of Engineers, 1888, pages 412 to 425.) Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888.. July 1, 1889, amount expended during fiscal year, exclusive of $75,000,00 $1,361.60 71, 361.60 3,638.40 (Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project.... 335,500.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1891 75,000.00 Submitted in compliance with requirements of sections 2 of river and harbor acts of 1866 and 1867. (See Appendix A 11.) 12. Harbor at Portland, Maine.-Before the adoption of the present project for improving this harbor there was but 21 feet of water to the wharves used by transatlantic steamers. The large steamers frequently draw as much as 27 feet, and a greater depth was needed in the chan nel. The project for improving the channel involves dredging a channel 500 feet wide and 29 feet deep at low water to the wharves used by largest steamers. Previous to June 30, 1888, there had been expended upon the improvement the sum of $29,992.34. As a result an area about 1,600 feet long and 400 feet wide along the wharf front had been dredged to the required depth of 29 feet at mean low water. During the last fiscal year there has been expended the sum of $37,253.29. This has resulted in connecting the area on wharf front with deep water outside, by a channel approximately 2,800 feet long and 227 feet wide. The completion of the channel will be a great benefit to the facilities for receiving and shipping by transatlantic steamers and other large vessels. The funds available and such as may be appropriated will be expended in completing the project described. July 1, 1888, amount available.. Amount appropriated by act of August 11, 1888... July 1, 1889, amount expended during fiscal year, exclusive of liabilities outstanding July 1, 1888.. July 1, 1889, outstanding liabilities July 1, 1889, balance available............... $7.66 40,000.00 40,007.66 $26,620.80 37, 253. 29 2, 754.37 Amount (estimated) required for completion of existing project harbor acts of 1866 and 1867. (See Appendix A 12.) 65,000,00 65,000.00 13. Channel in Back Cove, Portland, Maine.-The project for this improvement, adopted in 1886, consists in widening and deepening the channel to give 12 feet depth at mean low water and a width of 300 feet for a distance of about 5,600 feet, following the harbor commissioners' line. Originally the channel was only navigable at high stages of water. It was but 8 feet deep at low water, and that depth did not extend more than half its length. Amount expended to June 30, 1888, $10,728.39. Amount expended during the last fiscal year, $22,333.71. As a result the channel previously dredged has been extended so that its total length is 4,030 feet, with a bottom width of 72 feet and a depth of 12 feet at mean low water. Work under the contract previously reported was completed October 30, 1888. A total of 136,496 cubic yards of material measured in situ was removed from the channel, of which 86,894 were removed subsequent to June 30. A contract has been concluded for continuing the dredging, and work under this contract was commenced June 1, 1889, and 27,236 cubic yards, scow measurement, have been removed. Fifty thousand dollars could be profitably expended in each year until the improvement is complete. The amount available, and that asked, are to be applied to extending and widening the channel. |