Can
you help us understand the reasons for the delay?
We noticed that
the Commissioners signed work change consent orders related to the
ferry work earlier this week.
Can you tell
us what they cover?
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The change
orders are for additional repairs to the out drives due to foreign
material that was found in the out drive as part of a routine inspection
during drydock. There are also some mechanical repairs to steering
apparatus in the out drive. These repairs are complete as of 10/10/05.
The other change
orders deal with unexpected delays caused by parts delivery problems
due partially to parts coming out of the New Orleans area as well
as the need to fabricate certain parts for the new motors. (Parts
that could only be manufactured after delivery of the motors.)
Essentially,
what we're seeing with the new motors is akin to popping a new,
state of the art motor into a 1960's era vehicle. Almost nothing
will fit quite right. And, despite our best attempts to make it
a perfect fit prior to installation, there were hoses and flanges
and other various sundry items that didn't quite fit. So, "on
the fly" changes have been necessary to perform extra work
(that costs time and money) so that when the new motors are finally
installed they are well connected to the existing piping and conduit
and they are easily accessible for maintenance. |
| How is the work
on the docks coming? When will work begin on the Guemes side? Will
that require returning to the Warrior and, if so, will we experience
the same schedule disruptions after the 10th that we had earlier due
to lower tides? |
We
are finished with the dock work until after the ferry returns to service.
We will then be working on the Guemes dock but only after hours during
the week. This will limit any interference with service. |
