80-100 Grand Avenue Riverwalk Extension

The 80-100 Grand Avenue Riverwalk Project originated from the necessity to remove a building that protrudes over the Rock River in Downtown Beloit, Wisconsin, as it posed a potential hazard of collapsing into the river. The completed project will result in removing a blighted, unimprovable building in a valued downtown location, extending the riverwalk, and creating a design/construction-ready site for future development.

Batterman worked closely with the City of Beloit on various phases of this project, starting with securing funding and later providing surveying and civil engineering services. Our team is managing this project’s final construction phase and will also supply staking services and conduct material testing, reviews, and reporting.

The following are brief updates (most current first) on the construction progress made since early September 2024.

11.22.24 Progress Update

Demolition of the building portion over the river continued.

11.15.24 Progress Update

Work continued installing the sheet piling in the river to create a cofferdam around the portion of the building over the river, providing containment for the demolition. Demolition of the building continued.

11.08.24 Progress Update

Work continued installing the sheet piling in the river to create a cofferdam around the portion of the building over the river, providing containment for the demolition. Demolition of the building continued.

10.18.24 Progress Update

The on-land portion of the building has been demolished, and backfill material has been placed where the basement used to be.

Work began on installing the sheet piling in the river to create a cofferdam around the portion of the building over the river, which will provide containment for the demolition.

10.11.24 Progress Update

The above-ground portion of the building has been demolished. The basement and debris cleanup continues.

10.04.24 Progress Update

The above-ground portion of the building is mostly demolished, and the basement and debris cleanup remains.

09.27.24 Progress Update

The demolition of the on-land portion of the building has begun.

09.20.24 Progress Update

Traffic Control: Stage 1 concrete barrier block and fencing were placed on the Grand Avenue bridge.
Preparation: The crane, excavator, and other equipment mobilized to the site.