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Public works reports progress on stormwater projects; North Beach pump design reaches 60% and new seawall technique tested
Summary
Public Works Director Marcus Williamson told council crews are clearing ditches, restoring retention ponds, adding equipment and contractors, and the North Beach pump phase 1 design will reach 60% in about two weeks; crew size and a new seawall formwork product were discussed.
The Clearwater City Council heard an update on stormwater resiliency on Sept. 18 from Marcus Williamson, the city’s Public Works Director, who described progress on crews, equipment and design work for flood-prone areas. Williamson told the council the department is addressing a backlog of stormwater repairs and has added equipment and contracting capacity to accelerate work. “Stormwater Crew is only about 30 folks,” Williamson said, describing the city’s internal staffing level and the need to supplement with contractors. “We did…
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