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Engineers begin flood‑mitigation study for Third/Fourth/Columbus corridor; FEMA funding expected
Summary
Woodard & Curran presented a flood‑mitigation study kickoff for an area the city identified as repeatedly flooded. The firm described advanced 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, public outreach plans, a funding strategy tied to FEMA reimbursement, and a schedule targeting alternatives by November and a final report this winter.
City officials and engineering firm Woodard & Curran briefed the council on an ongoing flood‑mitigation study focused on the Third/Fourth/Columbus area, which the city said has experienced repeated roadway flooding and infrastructure strain.
Joseph Kirby, lead engineer for Woodard & Curran, said the firm’s work aims not only to study conditions but to develop shovel‑ready solutions and help secure funding.…
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