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Austin Parker Rees Scout’s name 1584 Su Twan Drive, Worden Illinois 62097 Address 618-656-4978
12/17/94 Telephone No. Date of birth Troop 19 Unit No. Piasa Bird District Lewis and Clark Local council Unit leader’s name
594 West View Dr. Edwardsville Illinois 62025 Address 618-278-4399 Telephone No. Unit
advancement committee person’s name 8600 Detour, Bunker Hill Illinois 62014 Address 618-278-4399 Telephone No. |
Project Description
Project name: Watershed Nature Center Meditation Area Bridge and
Cleanup
Describe the project you
plan to do.
The
Watershed Nature Center has an area that they call the Meditation area that is
in need of repair. The bridge that was built years ago is falling down and has
no railing on it. There is an old car frame lying in the weeds that needs to be
gotten rid of, and the creek bank is washing out on the one side of the bank.
There are also a lot of invasive plants that don’t belong in this area.
I
plan to tear down the old bridge and haul away all of the old lumber and nails.
Then I am planning on building a new 16-foot long, 4ft wide arch bridge in its
place with handrails so that it is safe. I also plan to build an 8-foot wall on
the bank and backfill it with rock near the bridge so that the dirt doesn’t
wash away any more.
I
am also going to cut up the old car frame with a gas powered chop saw and haul
it away to the scrap yard.
What group will benefit from
the project?
Watershed
Nature Preserve
618-692-7578
Name of religious institution, school, or community
Telephone No.
1591 Tower Avenue
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
Street address
City
State
Zip code
My project will be of
benefit to the group because:
The
Watershed Nature Center is a nature preserve in Edwardsville that restores and
maintains habitats typical of Southern Illinois. They also provide nature paths
for people to walk on. They also provide educational experiences for children
and adults. The Nature Center is mostly run by volunteers.
I
have been going to the Watershed Nature Center since I was a small child with
the Cub Scouts and also with school. When we went there they always walked us
around to show us the plants and animals that are there. The meditation area is
a place where they like to take people and teach them about nature. Right now
the place isn’t useable because of the bridge being unsafe and all the weeds
that are growing around everything. And of course the car frame isn’t a part
of nature.
When
my project is complete the bridge and the surrounding area will be safe and the
area will be able to be used for teaching about nature.
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This concept was
discussed with my unit leader on: |
06/10/2009 Date |
The project concept was
discussed with the following representative of the group that will benefit from
the project.
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Chairo Shaffer Representative’s
name |
07/11/2009 Date
of meeting |
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Office Coordinator Representative’s
title |
618/692/7578 Phone
No. |
Project
Details
Plan
your work by describing the present condition, the method, materials to be used,
project helpers, and
a time schedule for carrying out the project, the estimated cost of the project,
and how the needed funds will
be obtained. Describe any safety hazards you might face, and explain how you
will ensure the safety of those carrying out the project.
If
appropriate, include photographs of the area before you begin your project.
Providing before-and-after photographs of your project area can give a clear
example of your effort.
Right now the area has a bridge that is falling down and isn’t safe to use. There is an old car frame that needs to be removed. The creek bed is being washed out and needs to be reinforced and the area needs to have all it’s invasive plants removed and the paths need to be covered with mulch.
Method
For my project I plan to tear down the old bridge and haul away all of the old lumber and nails. Then I am planning on building a new 16-foot long 4-foot high arch bridge in its place with handrails so that it is safe. I also plan to build a 8-foot wall on the bank and backfill it with rock near the bridge so that the dirt doesn’t wash away any more.
I am also going to cut up the old car frame with a gas powered chop saw and haul it away to the scrap yard.
After the car is gone and the bridge is built I am going to spend a day pulling invasive plants and spreading some mulch on the path on each side of the bridge to make sure the area looks good.
All lumber will be from a lumber farm and not a natural forest.
3-2”x 10” x 16ft treated lumber boards-joist $51.00
8-5/4x6”x8ft treated lumber boards-retaining wall $32.00
1-2”x8”x8ft treated lumber boards-brace boards between joist $08.00
2-4”x4”x4ft treated lumber post-center post $04.00
1-4”x4”x8ft treated lumber post-post for retaining wall $04.00
8-4”x4”x10ft treated lumber –post for bridge $72.00
32-5/4”x6”x4ft treated lumber boards-deck boards $64.00
2- 5/4”x4”x12ft treated lumber boards-top rail $12.00
4-5/4”x4”x2.5ft treated lumber boards-top rail $06.00
4-5/4”x2.5”x2ft treated lumber boards-center rail $06.00
2-5/4”x2.5”x12ft treated lumber boards-center rail $03.00
5lbs-3” galvanized screws $15.00
3lbs-16p galvanized nails $09.00
20-1/2x8” carriage bolts, 8” long with nuts and washers $60.00
10-60lb bags of premix concrete $30.00
6-3/8”x4” lag bolts $03.00
Total $379.00
Misc
Lunch-lunch meat, bread, chips, water, soda $20.00
1-gas operated chop saw (rented) $30.00
1-gal gas $05.00
Total $55.00
Project Total $434.00
Tools
2-6ft-step ladder
1-generator
2-shovels
1-wheelbarrel
2-hammers
1-chain saw-gas
2-battery operated drill
1-pick axe
2-nail pullers
20ft-rope
1-hydraulic jack
1-sledge hammer
1-battery operated reciperating saw
1-set of drill bits
1-post hole digger
1-fire distinguisher
1-box end wrench for stove bolts
The project should take 3 days
Day 1
8:00 am
Arrive in the parking lot at the Nature Center
Have a safety huddle to discuss all the hazards of the job.
Have everyone sign a release form provided by the Watershed.
Let everyone know what he or she will be working on and whom he or she will be working with.
9:00 am
Tear down the old bridge and haul the lumber to the truck
Cut up the old car frame and haul it to the truck
11:30 am
Lunch- sandwiches, chips and soda or water
12:30 pm
Dig holes and set post in ground for retaining wall and bridge
Set all the boards for the retaining wall in place and level them
Screw board to post
Pour concrete in postholes
3:30
Clean up mess and thank everyone for helping out
Day 2
8:00 am
Arrive at my house
Have a safety huddle to discuss all the hazards of the job.
Let everyone know what he or she will be working on and whom he or she will be working with. Give everyone a copy of the plans for the bridge
9:00 am
Cut out the deck boards and get them ready to haul to the job
Cut out the center post to the proper length
Cut out the hand rails to the proper length
11:30 am
Lunch-sandwiches, chips and soda or water
12:30pm
Set up, drill and install joist to post
Set up, drill and install handrails to post
Lay out deck boards and make sure they fit properly
Disassemble bridge and load it on trailer to take to site
3:30pm
Thank everyone for his or her help
Day 3
8:00 am
Arrive in the parking lot at the Nature Center
Have a safety huddle to discuss all the hazards of the job.
Have everyone sign a release form provided by the Watershed.
Let everyone know what he or she will be working on and whom he or she will be working with.
9:00am
Backfill behind retaining wall with rock and dirt
Attach joists to post
Install deck board
Install railings
11:30 am
Lunch-sandwiches, chips and soda or water
12:30 pm
Clean up construction mess
Pull invasive weeds
Haul mulch to site and spread it out on paths (Watershed has plenty of mulch)
3:30 pm
Take pictures
Clean up mess
Thank everyone for helping
Estimated
Cost of project
$434.00
How
Funds will be acquired
I have talked to my Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents and the one’s that can’t be there to help have offered to help me pay for the project. It is a good way to get people involve that can’t be there to help.
Safety
I plan to have a safety huddle before we start the project every time to
discuss the following
An adult will operate all power tools
Safety glasses-keep dust out of eyes
Gloves-to protect hands from splinters and sharp edges
Earplugs-when power tools are being used
Bad footing in the area-area is slippery, watch your step
Plenty of water if it is hot-watch for signs of overheating-dizzieness,
nausea, thirsts
Working from high places. The bridge will be
about 4 feet high-adults only on bridge until
complete
Proper technique for lifting-lift with your legs not your back
2-nylon slings
1-line level
1-bucket
Scrap lumber for leveling post
Water
Gloves
Earplugs
Camera
I plan on getting all the adults and scouts in troop 19 to help me. I have also talked to my Uncles and Aunts and some of my friends who said that they would be happy to help or donate money to help me with my project.
