City officials request funding for flood project amid rising costs
February 11, 2025 | Westminster City , Oconee County, South Carolina
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The Westminster City Council held a budget workshop on February 11, 2025, focusing on critical funding needs for local projects, particularly flood management. Council members discussed the necessity of allocating funds for flood-related initiatives, emphasizing the importance of addressing this ongoing issue.
During the meeting, it was noted that the last estimate for a significant flood management project was approximately $650,000; however, this figure is now two years old. Concerns were raised about potential changes in costs due to inflation or other factors, which could impact the project's budget.
City officials expressed their commitment to advocating for funding from the Regional Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to support these flood management efforts. However, there was an acknowledgment that despite their best efforts, securing this funding may not be guaranteed.
The discussions highlighted the urgency of addressing flood management in Westminster, as well as the challenges the city faces in obtaining necessary financial support for such critical infrastructure projects. The council's next steps will involve continued outreach to funding bodies and reassessing project costs to ensure effective planning and resource allocation.
During the meeting, it was noted that the last estimate for a significant flood management project was approximately $650,000; however, this figure is now two years old. Concerns were raised about potential changes in costs due to inflation or other factors, which could impact the project's budget.
City officials expressed their commitment to advocating for funding from the Regional Infrastructure Authority (RIA) to support these flood management efforts. However, there was an acknowledgment that despite their best efforts, securing this funding may not be guaranteed.
The discussions highlighted the urgency of addressing flood management in Westminster, as well as the challenges the city faces in obtaining necessary financial support for such critical infrastructure projects. The council's next steps will involve continued outreach to funding bodies and reassessing project costs to ensure effective planning and resource allocation.
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