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Residents ask whether permit process will allow public comment on Swan Bay culvert work
Summary
Residents at the Town of Alexandria meeting asked whether the public can comment directly to permitting agencies about the proposed Swan Bay culvert and whether alternatives such as aeration are being considered; town staff said agency procedures and evaluations will determine notification and impacts.
During public comment and the culvert presentation, residents asked about opportunities for public input to permitting agencies and whether alternatives to replacing the culvert would be considered. Julie Regan (Point Vivien resident) opened the exchange by asking if the public would have a chance to respond after the report and whether the meeting’s update was the only opportunity to comment.
Rob said he could not guarantee whether a formal public hearing will be part of each agency’s process, but that the Army Corps typically notifies adjacent property owners. He also said DEC will evaluate downstream impacts, and the town will share updates and any maps on its website. On alternatives, Rob said the town’s task at this stage is to determine whether replacement is feasible; alternatives such as aeration have been discussed but have not been evaluated in detail.
Residents also raised concerns about dumping and boat-trailer impacts to Swan Bay; the board acknowledged the concerns and said agency feedback will help guide next steps.
