The FM Area Diversion will provide permanent, reliable flood protection to businesses and 260,000 residents in Fargo, Moorhead and the surrounding communities.
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As the MFDA's director of engineering, Kris Bakkegard brings experience in construction and infrastructure projects to his role of overseeing work on the #FMDiversion. Meet him in our newest Faces of the Diversion video. youtu.be/C5bysNehEHY?utm_cam… #engineering #construction
Thanks for all you’ve done!
Recognizing nearly 20 years of hard work on the FM Area Diversion Project! We’re proud to have served on this monumental project, bringing permanent, reliable flood protection to the region next spring. @FMDiversion #FMDiversion #FargoMoorhead #FloodProtection #CommunityImpact
Metro Flood Diversion Authority retweeted
The @FMDiversion will protect nearly 260,000 people, including more than 1/5 of North Dakota’s population, from catastrophic flooding — a game-changer for our state.
Tonight we recognized and celebrated those who made it happen, from construction & engineering firms and land agents to city, county, state and federal partners.
It’s been an honor to support this project as a state senator, U.S. congressman and now governor, and we thank our Legislature, Congress and local residents for investing in this critical infrastructure for current and future generations.
Metro Flood Diversion Authority retweeted
Hidden behind modern walls was a 152-year-old pioneer time capsule! The Bernhardson Cabin has officially been moved from its original site south of #Moorhead to its new home at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion.
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What's been accomplished over the past several weeks on your #FMDiversion? Click to find out.
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Our newest drone video update features highlights of the progress made this month on your FM Area Diversion. youtu.be/actw8V_EzUw?utm_cam…
#FMDiversion #drone #construction #floodprotection
We Asked, Maddie Answered: Why does operations and maintenance matter?
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Are you getting The Diversion Current? Our e-newsletter introduces you to the people working to make the #FMDiversion possible and lets readers be among the first to see each month's #drone video. Subscribe at fmdiversion.gov/subscribe?ut…
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Did you know that of the necessary 45 million cubic yards to move for the stormwater diversion channel, 44.2 million have been completed? That's enough material to cover a football field to a depth nearly 5 miles high.
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Component Spotlight: Reach 1B of the 22-mile southern embankment is now completed. The three-quarter-mile stretch was constructed by HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC of Harvey, ND, and ties into County Roads 16 and 17.
#FMDiversion #floodprotection #construction #infrastructure
We recently introduced you to Maddie, one of the O&M inspectors for the FM Area Diversion. See how much acreage she helps to oversee.
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As an O&M (operations and maintenance) inspector for RRVA, Maddie works to ensure thousands of acres have turf established and that there's been no damage to culverts, newly planted trees and other components. Watch her talk about her job. youtu.be/adSaE0eR0GY?si=PySF…
Current Event: Major construction is beginning to wind down on the #FMDiversion, which means it's time to begin sending equipment to auction. Get the update from Bianca Kibby, ASN Constructors' equipment supervisor.
#construction #infrastructure #Fargo #floodprotection
What have we been doing all month on the FM Area Diversion? We'll tell you! #infrastructure #FMDiversion #construction #floodprotection fmdiversion.gov/news-resourc…
We're seeing final touches being put on a number of components for the FM Area Diversion. See what's been done this month as we prepare to be operational by next spring! youtu.be/fgbd7hh6Lm0?utm_cam…
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Current Event: We're at 18,000 new trees planted, and we're not done yet. Hear the latest update from Marlon Mackowick, environmental compliance specialist for ASN Constructors.
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Current Event: Mark Buringa with #USACE St. Paul District updates us on the work taking place at Reach 5 of the 22-mile southern embankment.
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Then vs. Now: Besides rivers, drains will flow into the stormwater diversion channel. See the work that's been done on Drain 14 to create two new inlets to the channel.
#FMDiversion #construction #infrastructure #floodprotection
We Asked, Justin Answered: Why does mitigation matter? #mitigation #infrastructure #environment #floodprotection
It's safe to say nobody likes the inconveniences #construction can cause. It does, however, produce the world around us. On this National Construction Appreciation Week, we send our thanks to the 100s of construction workers toiling to make permanent #floodprotection a reality.
