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Officials say EPA moving toward bidding on $60 million cleanup of local Superfund site
Summary
Commissioners reported recent meetings with the EPA and Broward County: officials said a remediation procurement is expected, with estimated costs near $60 million; state and federal funding contributions were described and an objective to begin work before the end of 2025 was stated.
Commissioners and staff reported progress on remediation planning for a local Superfund/toxic site during the meeting’s discussion period.
Commissioner Hodgkins said an EPA meeting with town officials produced a schedule showing the remediation process moving toward contractor bidding. "They say that takes up to 6 months," Hodgkins said. Commissioner Jacob (speaking later) said officials at the meeting estimated the cleanup cost at about $60 million and that the state would contribute roughly $30 million with federal funds covering the remainder. He said the EPA’s stated objective is to break ground before the end of 2025.
Town staff noted coordination challenges related to multiple property owners (including Broward County) and the need to secure permissions and agreements before site work begins. Commissioners said they will continue oversight to make sure state and federal agencies move forward with procurement and that the town’s departments are prepared for construction and public-notice needs.
No formal action or vote was taken; commissioners and staff said they would continue to track the EPA schedule and ensure residents and departments are notified as the procurement process moves forward.
