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Council committee approves $500,000 transfer to stabilize piers on Hollywood Bridge over Wolf River
Summary
The Works, Solid Waste and General Services Committee approved a request to transfer and appropriate $500,000 for stabilization work on piers at the Hollywood Bridge after recent storm‑driven erosion threatened the structure.
The Works, Solid Waste and General Services Committee approved a resolution on May 6 to transfer $500,000 in construction funds to stabilize bridge piers on Hollywood Road where erosion from the Wolf River has undermined support structures.
Nut Graf: Public‑works staff told the committee that recent river elevation changes and heavy rains have increased erosion around pier footings at the Hollywood Bridge; the requested funds will pay for engineering and construction to reinforce the piers and limit further erosion that could compromise the bridge.
Manny Belen, a division engineer, told the committee the river’s changing elevations and recent storms have affected multiple bridges and that the allocated dollars are aimed specifically at pier stabilization for this structure. Council members asked for brief follow‑up updates on schedule and contractor selection; the committee passed the transfer without objection.
Ending: The committee approved the appropriation and asked staff to notify the district office and provide schedule and contractor information at a future meeting.
