As a result, work was halted and plans were made to install both an upper soldier pile and lagging wall and a dewatering system. The soldier pile system incorporated a single level of earth anchors.

With a tied back solider pile and the most complex lagging system regarding numbers and installation, the Deep Foundations Institute announced its 2023 Outstanding Project Award Winner.

Engineers have recommended a "soldier pile and lagging wall" design to repair about 75 feet of the Saco River embankment that collapsed after heavy rains in October. Posted April 14, 2022.