Milton reports progress on Locks on Lake dredging; staff seeks grant amendment to expand shoreline stabilization
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Public works staff reported roughly 70% completion of the lake excavation work ('Locks on Lake'), described temporary turbidity and siltation issues during recent rains, and said staff will seek a state grant amendment to expand phase 2 shoreline stabilization work after phase 1 came in under budget.
Public works staff updated the council on the Locks on Lake project and said excavation was roughly 70% complete, with crews finishing much of the dirt removal and staging material to dry. Staff said a tracked vehicle recently had a track problem that temporarily delayed hauling but that repairs were completed and hauling resumed.
Nut graf: Staff acknowledged temporary turbidity and siltation during ongoing work and said erosion-control measures (silt fences, turbidity curtains, hay bales) are being monitored daily; staff also said they had 30% design plans for phase 2 shoreline stabilization and planned to pursue a state grant amendment to expand scope because phase 1 costs were lower than expected.
Staff warned that routine excavation will muddy the water during rains and that some turbid water may bypass silt fences; they said the visible turbidity was limited and crews are actively monitoring erosion controls. Staff said if council will allow it, they will soon put phase 2 stabilization plans out to bid to capitalize on under-budget phase 1 funds.
Ending: Staff will continue daily oversight of erosion controls, pursue a grant amendment to expand the scope to phase 2 stabilization, and coordinate with the homeowners association on timing and scope.