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Newland staff: four FEMA projects remain, bridge and retaining wall need engineer input
Summary
Town staff told the board that four FEMA projects remain—sediment removal, Old Veil Bridge studies, the Luland wastewater/Tweetsie pump issues, and a riverwalk retaining wall—and that engineer reports and one invoice are needed to move them forward.
A town staff member updated the Newland board on the status of four remaining FEMA projects, saying the town should see one approval this week and listing remaining technical tasks needed to complete others.
The staff member said, "We have roughly 4 projects left with FEMA. We should get 1 approved this week." They reported FEMA accepted the town's sediment calculations for a pond and that staff had sent the figures. The Old Veil Bridge requires an H&H (hydrology and hydraulics) study and more information from engineers, the staff member said. The Luland wastewater system item requires parts or work at the Tweetsie Pumping Station and a final invoice ("I just need 1 more invoice on Tweetsie for the 90% EPM") before staff can push that project through. A retaining wall along the riverwalk behind Carolina Barbecue Mall also needs engineer input after large rocks fell.
One project, described by the staff member as an "arc part alternate," was delayed in the federal government shutdown and remains in review. No dollar amounts or firm timelines were provided; the staff member indicated additional engineer reports and an outstanding invoice are the primary pending items.
