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City advances water system recovery projects and applies for FEMA/HMGP funds after Hurricane Helene
Summary
City staff updated council July 24 on several Hurricane Helene water-recovery projects — temporary emergency pretreatment systems at North Fork and Bee Tree reservoirs, design work for permanent pretreatment systems, and Hughes Gate reconstruction — and said the city will pursue FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant funding.
City staff told council July 24 that multiple water-system recovery projects damaged during Hurricane Helene are advancing through design and procurement and will seek federal disaster reimbursement.
Assistant City Manager Ben Woody summarized the recovery portfolio: two consent items advanced temporary emergency pretreatment systems at North Fork and Bee Tree reservoirs to maintain water quality while permanent repairs are designed; three items advance design for permanent pretreatment…
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