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After large bid shortfall, Fayette County staff favor dam breaching to address Safe Dam compliance
Summary
Environmental staff told the Board Kozisek and Phillips Lake dam repair bids far exceeded original estimates, creating a multimillion-dollar shortfall; staff and commissioners signaled a preference to explore breaching as a lower-cost compliance option while pursuing increased state grant support.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Fayette County’s Environmental Management team told commissioners at the May 9 retreat that repair bids for two Category I dams — Kozisek and Phillips Lake (Longview) — exceeded earlier budgets and left a substantial funding gap, prompting staff to recommend exploring breaching as a fiscally viable alternative.
Transportation Engineer Christian Smith and Environmental Management Director Bryan Keller reviewed the Safe Dam Act requirements and presented options that include…
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