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Fletcher council declines engineer’s weir-plate fix for Wilkie Way, urges property-level repairs
Summary
After an engineering review, Fletcher officials said the town will not install a weir-plate detention system on Wilkie Way because it could increase downstream flooding; councilmembers said property owners should pursue ditch and culvert improvements instead and staff will follow up with neighbors.
The Fletcher Town Council on Thursday reviewed a stormwater complaint from residents on Wilkie Way and agreed not to install a weir-plate detention system after an engineer warned it could worsen downstream flooding. Town manager (name not stated) summarized McGill Associates’ report and property-owner feedback and said staff would continue outreach to neighbors.
McGill Associates, represented in a prior presentation by Ben Cathy, recommended against a weir-plate detention system because it could increase stormwater flow downstream and cause water to…
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