A pair of Lake Nasworthy improvement items are on the agenda for the next San Angelo City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
Item “D” on the consent agenda is consideration for awarding the bid for boat ramp replacements to Shirley and Sons in the amount of $2,175,284.
According to information from the city, this is part of the Lake Nasworthy improvements approved by the voters in November 2019, with matching funding through an access grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
According to the report prepared by city staff, this phase of the boat ramp improvement project includes the replacing three ramps at Nasworthy, at Knickerbocker Road, Beaty Road and South Concho Drive.
Along with new boat ramps at each location, the restorations will include new courtesy docks, signage, and other amenities.
Freese and Nichols developed the construction documents for bidding and construction, and Shirley and Sons Construction Co, Inc. from Cleveland, Texas, was the sole respondent.
Staff has recommended acceptance of the Base Bid and Alternate A for Knickerbocker Rd in the amount of $571,221.15; Base Bid and Alternate A for South Concho in the amount of $643,821.26; and Base Bid and Alt A for Beaty Road in the amount of $960,241.75.
Vegetation, Dredging and Shoreline Improvements
One of two regular agenda items the council will consider is awarding RFQ OP-02-06 for Lake Nasworthy Vegetation Removal to Jones Lake Management in the amount of $2,969,011.17.
According to the city report, the Operations Department seeks authorization for a turnkey vegetation removal, shoreline restoration, and environmental enhancement project at the lake.
The selected firm will be responsible for designing, constructing, and implementing a comprehensive improvement program aimed at restoring ecological health, improving waterway accessibility, and protecting public assets.
The scope of work is anticipated to include:
- Shoreline restoration and stabilization, including replanting aquatic vegetation and shoreline grasses, construction of littoral shelves, and implementation of sediment-control measures.
- Removal of accumulated silt and sediment within canals and shoreline areas, along with shoreline
reshaping and long-term stabilization improvements. - Reclamation of islands and green spaces, including seawall construction, erosion-control measures, and
expansion or restoration of usable park and recreation areas. - Removal of underwater obstructions, including large concrete debris and other hazards impacting
navigation and safety. - Acquisition of all required permits from applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
This project will enhance water quality, preserve natural resources, improve recreational use, and support
the long-term sustainability of Lake Nasworthy.
From Jones Lake Management’s proposal:
“Our team specializes in barge-based dredging methods designed to efficiently remove accumulated sediment, restore navigable channels, and improve overall lake function. The proposed scope of work focuses on targeted sediment removal, island reshaping, channel restoration, shoreline stabilization, and debris removal while utilizing on-site material placement to improve long-term lake conditions and stability.
