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Boardwalk reconstruction advancing; pumps, breakwater work aim to reduce flooding
Summary
Public works reported the boardwalk's T section is finished and that crews are progressing; stormwater pump upgrades reduced peak flow to the wastewater plant in a recent storm, and a shoreline/breakwater design will move into core drilling with a July 25 progress meeting.
Town public-works staff told the council on July 17 that reconstruction of the boardwalk is progressing despite extreme heat and periodic rain.
Public Works Director said crews finished the T section of the pier and are making about 20 to 30 feet of progress per day; once they reach the 20-foot-wide section the director expects the pace to increase and estimated the full project will likely be complete within about a month. Officials said they will close segments of the pier near ramps when necessary, and the town will conduct outreach (website, email, social media) to warn residents ahead of closures.
The director also reported stormwater-pump upgrades are reducing the town’s peak sewage flow to the regional wastewater plant. During a recent storm that produced about 1.7 inches of rain, the town typically would have diverted roughly 550,000 gallons to the Chesapeake Beach plant; the director said the town’s improved pumping kept the flow under 400,000 gallons, which both helped local flooding and reduced variable-rate billing to the regional plant.
On shoreline protection, the town said consultants completed field data collection and that core drilling is the next step. A progress meeting is scheduled for July 25; staff expects to present concept plans for council review once the design reaches roughly 70% complete. The town also plans outreach to show residents proposed designs and to provide updates on oyster-related habitat work that will be part of the shoreline plan.
Council asked about timing and permitting; the director said permitting will likely be the longest phase and that local government contacts will assist with the shoreline-permit process.
