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Resident asks council about Ward Lake spillway; mayor says grant funds not yet released
Summary
A resident asked why Ward Lake was empty after April rains; Mayor DellaPia said the township is reviewing engineer documents and state grant funds for the spillway and stormwater work have not been released, so no decision has been made.
During the public-comment portion of the May 14 Washington Township Council meeting, resident Lorraine Hilgen (6 Grove Street) asked for an update on the dam and spillway at Ward Lake, saying heavy rains on April 14 filled the lake but by May 12 it was empty.
Mayor DellaPia said he is reviewing documents from the prior engineer that have been turned over to the new engineer. He added that state grant funds tied to the spillway and stormwater work have not been released and that no decision has been made at this time. Frank Altamuro, the township's Director of Public Works, said the engineer applies for the grant and that township staff are reviewing the engineer's files.
The council did not provide a timetable for repairs or grant release in the public meeting. The exchange was brief and occurred during the meeting's public-participation period.
