Capital Improvement Program

Hinckley Meter House Bank Stabilization Project

October 2019


Total Project Cost is $199,970. A $103,360 grant was received from Herkimer County Soil & Water Conservation District.


man standing to left of limestone blocks. Two blocks are taller then man.
                Excavator in background

6 – 10 Ton Limestone Blocks

Limestone Blocks Placed on Prepared Foundation Sediment Curtain Placed in Creek

Limestone Blocks Placed on Prepared Foundation Sediment Curtain Placed in West Canada Creek.

bank covered with fabric and stone, creek to left, orange security fence on right

Filter Fabric & Fine Stone Fill

limestone blocks being lines up on bank by use of excavator

Placing Limestone Blocks

view of newly built wall on left, sediment curtain in water, water on right

View from West Canada Creek Level

view of completed wall across the water, excavator and building in far back above wall

View from Across the Creek

view of completed wall to right, orange security fence, water to the left, tree and dam in background

Wall Complete, Top Soiled & Seeded

view of completed wall to left, orange security fence, water and trees to the right

Safety & Security Fence will be reinstalled