Stone Breakwater | Xcel Energy | Ashland, Wisconsin

Roen Salvage Company constructed a 900 ft long breakwater consisting of over 55,000 tons of stone in Ashland, Wisconsin. Construction began in August 2015 and was completed just three months later, ahead of schedule, and well under budget. It is said to be the fastest built breakwater of this magnitude in Wisconsin's history. At the same time, the project was completed with no lost time accidents.

The breakwater is part of a national Superfund site. It is designed to protect the site from weather in order to facilitate future environmental dredging, and will then become a suitable property for a resort or marina basin. The contract for the Baird-designed breakwater was managed by the Foth/Envirocon Joint Venture.