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Town staff prioritize septic-to-sewer conversions and engineering for Fred Turk and Pebble Lane projects
Summary
Staff told the committee that Beach Comr Lane and Pebble Lane are the first roads slated for septic-to-sewer conversion and paving under the HB1379 basin mandate; Fred Turk is a public-safety-critical roadway being considered next, with engineering already underway and project timing dependent on funding.
Presenter Heather and town staff described capital priorities driven by both pavement needs and a state mandate to convert septic systems in the Indian River basin.
Heather said Beach Comr Lane and Pebble Lane were coordinated with the city because paving and sewer conversion were planned together; the contract was bid as a two-road package. "For those roads... they're actually going to be gravity sewer going to central sewer," she said, and noted that in some locations the city may choose step systems—both approaches meet the state mandate.
Heather said the town has about 145 homes in its jurisdiction that will need addressing under the basin management requirement and that engineering work for Pebble Lane is already complete; the town is aiming to have the initial work done by the end of August. Town Manager Jim Harper stressed that Fred Turk is a public-safety-critical roadway and said staff will assess sequencing and funding priorities for the next road project, while acknowledging substantial cost and funding challenges.
Staff said they are pursuing grants where feasible but are not budgeting on grant awards; engineering now is intended to reduce future cost uncertainty and position projects when funding becomes available. No formal project approvals were made at the meeting; staff will continue design and procurement work and report progress to the council.
