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Woodfin reports debris‑removal progress, Silver Line Park to be used temporarily for river cleanup
Summary
Town staff said the cofferdam liner at a storm‑damaged site still needs replacement, Silver Line Park cleanup is complete but will serve as a temporary staging area for river debris removal, and the town received a $664,000 zero‑interest bridge loan to help cash‑flow FEMA‑reimbursable repairs.
Town staff gave the Woodfin Town Council an update on March 18 on disaster recovery and debris removal following the recent storm, reporting steady progress on emergency repairs and the debris program while flagging remaining permitting and design steps.
Staff said the engineering consultant for stormwater and street repairs has been selected and is being onboarded to produce FEMA‑compatible cost estimates. Work on the emergency bank repair was reported at roughly 90% complete; staff said that completion will allow crews to shift to work on a cofferdam and associated dewatering and liner replacement. The town said it may start the wave structure repairs in May, with a possible earlier start if contractors finish preparatory tasks.
Silver Line Park has been cleaned with volunteer assistance from Mountain True, Asheville Greenworks and an AmeriCorps coordinator. Staff reported the playground…
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