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Commission seeks more engineering detail before moving forward with Central Island injection wells
Summary
Commissioners debated whether injection wells or pervious concrete will address Central Island flooding; engineers and staff said injection wells go below the saturated zone into the aquifer and the project is in design and permitting with costs and timelines still under review, so commissioners asked for engineer briefings before authorizing further spending.
Commissioner Joseph questioned the city’s Central Island drainage approach after staff disclosed nearly $800,000 had been spent on prior fixes and asked whether pervious concrete or injection wells would function during high tides.
Staff and engineering representatives explained…
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