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The BreckConnect gondola’s construction crossed an ecologically sensitive area including wetlands that are part of Town of Breckenridge open space. Extraordinary measures were taken to protect wildlife habitat during construction in this area: trees were cut over snow and removed by helicopter; stumps were cut in a cross-hatched manner to mimic a natural break and expedite the degradation process; the native understory and naturally blown-down trees and their associated root balls were left in place as habitat where it would not interfere with gondola evacuation; all worker travel in and out of the area was done on foot on identified pathways; workers were educated about identification of the endangered Boreal Toad that is thought to live in the area; tower footers were dug by hand with a total of 60 cubic yards of spoils placed on tarps then flown out in bags by helicopter; sediment control was put in place at all digging locations; the haul cable pilot line was flown into place. Stringent water quality monitoring was done above and below all construction areas with no degradation of water quality in the entire process. To read more details about the construction of the BreckConnect Gondola click here. To reduce our impact on natural systems, we also support: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency |
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