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Dorset moves ahead with engineering work for East Dorset flood mitigation and FEMA application
Summary
The town has engaged engineers for cost estimates and benefit‑cost analysis to support a FEMA application aimed at moving a roadway in East Dorset; staff hope to submit materials to the State by June, and said State officials are optimistic about the outcome.
Officials reported that the Town has engaged engineering consultants to develop cost estimates for moving a road in East Dorset and to complete a benefit‑cost analysis required for a FEMA application. Town staff said the State is confident a submission would have a good outcome and they are hopeful to submit to the State by June.
The Board did not take a construction decision at the meeting; members were briefed on the engineering and grant application timeline and told that estimates are being prepared to support the FEMA process. No funding commitment or final project design was approved at this session.
