We know from the reception and other measures of success that innovation in public works and infrastructure projects is both important and attainable. Yesterday, Ben Nielsen found true inspiration in an unlikely place: a public works conference! The occasion was the annual American Public Works Association conference, Colorado Chapter. He spoke to the theme “Innovation …
River Run Park opened on August 25, 2016 to an audience of municipal leaders, paddling and surfing enthusiasts, and curious locals. Located just south of Denver, Oxford Avenue and Broken Tee Golf Course the enhancements include two wave features, walking and biking paths, and viewing areas close to the river action. Phase II, scheduled to …
On July 15-16, 2016 Ben Nielsen shared experience and thoughts on the future of river surfing wave design at the Forum Flusswellen in Nuremberg, Germany. The McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group’s division of Merrick & Company was the only U.S. firm invited to this conference, hosted by Bavarian Chamber of Civil Engineers. We were honored to …
Here’s an update from Ben Nielsen on the improvements taking place upstream (south of) Denver: I’m super excited about building this surf wave in Sheridan for several reasons: The river in this area is almost completely unused, and is in terrible shape. The project will restore and repurpose the river as an amenity for the …
The Gunnison Wave has been re-engineered and rebuilt, to restore the final feature at the County’s whitewater park. MWDG was called in and identified a safety issue during the latter part of 2013. We assisted the County immediately by helping them find funding and formulate a plan to replace the structure: they wanted to rebuild …