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$147,000,000
$147,000,000 (75% federal; 12.5% Commonwealth of PA; 12.5% Luzerne County)
Luzerne County
Four existing contiguous federal levees along the Susquehanna River together function as a flood control system to protect the Wyoming Valley from a flood equal to the March 1936 event which had a peack flow of 232,000 cubic feet of water per second. Upon completion of the Levee Raising Project, the Wyoming Valley will be protected against flood flows of 318,500 cubic feet per second, equal to a recurrence of Storm Agnes of 1972. Construction is expected to be completed by September of 2002. In addition to protection provided by structural levees, the project includes $37 million for non-structural mitigation activities for areas which may be adversely impacted by the heightening of the levees.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Commonwealth of PA, Luzerne County
Luzerne County Board of Commissioners; Telephone (570) 825-1500, Jim Brozena, Luzere Couty engineer (570) 820-6305, Janet Griff, Army Corps of Engineers (215) 656-6696
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$10,000,000 (estimated)
$2.1 million (50% federal, 25% Commonwealth of PA, 25% Bloomsburg)
Bloomsburg, Columbia County
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Town of Bloomsburg have agreed to begin a $2.1 million feasibility study to further investigate and evaluate flood control options to protect more than 400 homes and seven companies employing more than 1,200 people. The initial reconnaissance study indicated that a project is warranted and would be cost effective.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Mary Lenzini Howe, Mayor, Town of Bloomsburg; Telephone (570) 784-7703
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$300,000
Exeter Borough, Luzerne County
Exeter Borough currently operates two 1972 diesel pumps that are used during high water to relieve flooding conditions from Hicks Creek. These pumps take the water from Hicks Creek that backs up during high water and pump it over the dike and into the Susquehanna River. These pumps are in grave need of repair or replacement.
Department of Environmental Protection, Corps of Engineers, US Surplus
Exeter Borough Council; Telephone (570) 654-6816
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$250,000
Susquehanna River Watershed
Like most rivers, the Susquehanna exhibits considerable variation in flow based on prevailing precipitation and temperature patterns. Many people are concerned, however, that development in the highland areas away from the river causes increased risk for flooding because large proportions of land surface become covered by impervious surface (roads, parking lots, buildings). Water falling on those surfaces is often channeled quickly to the nearest stream, where it runs directly to the Susquehanna. The result is that heavy rainstorms often mean a quick rise in the stage levels of major tributaries and the river. To counteract that risk, many new construction projects include detention basins. Unfortunately, detention basins are constructed on a project-by-project basis, with little coordination at a regional level. An analysis is needed to determine whether the regional capacity of detention basins is sufficient to fully reduce the increased flooding risk caused by development. Moreover, it is possible that conversion of sterile basins to more natural wetland habitat might be preferable because of the water purification and habitat values that wetlands perform. Thus, an extension of the analysis to include the wetland component is needed.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, County Engineer, Township Engineers, Developers.
Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D., Wilkes University; Telephone (570) 831-4758
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To be determined
West Wyoming and Wyoming Boroughs, Luzerne County
Currently, Abraham’s Creek which flows through West Wyoming and Wyoming Borough backs up during Susquehanna River flooding events. Since the flood gates are closed, the creek can no longer reach the river, and, consequently, residential areas experience flooding
Department of Environmental Protection, Corps of Engineers
Wyoming Borough Council; Telephone (570) 693-0291; West Wyoming Borough Council; Telephone (570) 693-0899 (home number for Chairman John Pisaneschi)
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$300,000
Shikshinny Borough, Luzerne County
Through years of flooding, sedimentation has been deposited at the confluence of Shickshinny Creek and the Susquehanna River. This buildup of dirt and debris has caused the creek to alter its course and enter the Susquehanna River at a northerly angle, causing backup and consequential flooding during high water. This project would remove this buildup and realign the creek to enter the river at a more natural, southerly angle.
PA Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish Commission, Luzerne County Conservation District
Mike Steber, Shickshinny Borough Councilman; Telephone (570) 542-7808
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$16,400
from Operating Budget
Kulpmont Borough, Northumberland County
A flowmeter was required by the Department of Environmental Protection in order to monitor the flow at the overflow manhole at Scott Street. The rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system in the Borough of Marion Heights and in Kulpmont will consist of various methods including sliplining and/or pipe replacement.
Al Politzaa, Manager, Kulpmont Marion Heights Municipal Authority; Telephone (570) 373-1590
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$8,000,000
$4,500,000 through State Bill 2 of 1995/1996
Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County
Shamokin Creek is a tributary to Butternut Creek, which traverses through the Borough of Mt. Carmel. Stone walls along these creeks were built during the WPA era, and they have outlived their useful life expectancy and have collapsed into the creek. Compounding the problem, the creek is now rising due to sedimentation. In some areas the creek bed is 1/3 of its original depth. The creeks overflow their banks, causing flooding to adjoining property owners on countless occasions. The DEP is currently doing a feasibility study required to justify use of disaster bond funding to finance the project. This is necessary for the project’s consideration by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for recommendation to the Governor for funding and construction.
Commonwealth of PA
Joseph Bass, Borough Manager Mt. Carmel Borough; Telephone (570) 339-4486 or FAX (570) 339-6022
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$50,702
from Operating Budget
Zerbe Township, Northumberland County
1. Bypass Flowmeters: The Department of Environmental Protection has requested that the Zerbe Township Board of Supervisors install, operate, and maintain two flowmeters to determine the amount of sewage which is bypassed in the wastewater collection system. 2. Collection System: Rehabilitation of the existing wastewater collection system within the Trevorton Area consists of sliplining and replacement. 3. Installation of Grinder Pumps: The project would also involve the purchase and installation of grinder pumps. These pumps will allow the property owner to convey their sewage to a point in the collection system that will not cause flooding.
Michael Schlenker, Chairman, Zerbe Township Board of Supervisors; Telephone (570) 797-1974
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$2,161,000
Northumberland Borough, Northumberland County
Northumberland Borough is seeking funds to alleviate flooding of Pineknotter Park and nearby areas. The project seeks to install rip-rap around the Pineknotter Park shore from King Bridge to the Acorn Little League field, alleviate flooding of the railroad underpass upon entering the Borough on Route 11, and conduct a complete review of Duke Street drainage capabilities.
DEP, DCNR, DCED, and AGR
Greg S. Moyer, President, Northumberland Borough Council; Telephone (570) 473-3414
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$63,000
Point Township
Shoreline stabilization of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River near Point Township would require the placement of 12,721 tons of No. 30 rip-rap at $12.00 per ton along 127,000 feet of shoreline. The shoreline covered in this project covers three different developed areas along the North Branch. The cost to place the rip-rap is $160.00 per hour, and the cost for equipment is $20,203.60 (track loader plus escavator). The material costs $43,152.00 (#30 durable rock).
DEP
Roy Sulouff or Jim Neitz, Telephone (570) 473-3198
$81,946
Point Township
The pump station was installed in 1989. There is a need for emergency back-up power to this station. There is an infiltration of surface water entering the sewer lines during hard rains and high water table.
Jack Fasold, Secretary, Point Township Sewer Authority, Telephone (570) 473-3198
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$1,750,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
Part of this project focuses on the need for emergency generators. Sunbury has six pumping stations situated throughout the system for the collection of rain water during a flood event. Pumping capacities range from as little as 3,000 gallons per minute up to 95,000 gallons per minute. The uninterrupted operation of these pump stations is critical to the protection of the city. In particular, the station at Spring Run not only handles internal stormwater flows but also manages wastewater flows. Another focus of this project is the restoration of rip-rap along the Susquehanna River. The flood protection system is nearly 50 years old, and all areas have suffered some type of deterioration. The shoreline along the base of the floodwall is no exception. It has been documented by both local and state agencies that the shoreline is eroding away at the rate of 1-1 1/2 feet a year. This raises concern because the shoreline and existing rip-rap is the system for protecting the base of the floodwall.
DEP, Wyoming Valley Levee Raising Mitigation Funds
Greg Wilt, Assistant General Manager, Flood Department Manager, Danny Ramer, General Manager Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
$750,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
This project would up-date and enlarge three pump stations along Front Street. This would include larger pumps and new, up-dated control panels. To handle the increased hydraulic load, a larger force main would be installed. It would also include dredging and removal of sediment from past flooding events. This work would involve dredging sediment from the #4 Reservoir and the #5 Reservoir.
Danny Ramer, General Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
$104,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland Coutnty
The project aims to dredge and to remove sediment form past flooding events. This work would involve dredging sediment form #4 Reservoir and #5 Reservoir.
Danny Ramer, General Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
$149,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
This project will replace nine hundred feet of twenty-four inch main from Little Shamokin Creek to Reservoir #5. This work would allow better flow of raw water from little Shamokin Creek to our twenty-five million gallon raw water reservoir.
Danny Ramer, General Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
$2,250,000
City of Sunbury, Northumberland County
This project will conduct an engineering study to evaluate the structural integrity of the floodwall, determine the extent of concrete deterioration, and implement restoration measures. The Sunbury floodwall protects the city of Sunbury from flood threats on the Susquehanna River. The wall, 2.4 miles of integrated concrete and steel pilings, has protected the city from fifteen destructive flood events. Concrete deterioration has been detected in varied degrees throughout the system, requiring an initiative to rehabilitate and preserve the floodwall. The installation of emergency "back-up" generators will provide uninterrupted operation of emergency flood pumps during a flood event. The Sunbury flood system has six pumping stations to manage flood events. Each station has two pumps, with a combined pumping capacity of over 200,000 gallons per minute. Dependent upon the flood event, complete loss of power has the potential to allow 12,000,000 gallons per hour to accumulate within the city, causing massive destruction to industrial, business, and residential property.
DEP, Wyoming Valley Levee Raising Mitigation Funds
Danny Ramer, General Manager, Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury; Telephone (570) 286-5858
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$185,000
Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County
Approximately 2,700 feet of rip-rap needs to be installed along the river bank for erosion control. The plan envisions a boat launching and parking facilities, as well as flood wall stabilization, a fresh water pumping station for water access in remote areas, and an underground piping system. The plan also covers river bank access for fishing along the Susquehanna, a cleaning station in conjunction with education, and either the construction of a river swimming area with lifeguarded beaches or the installation of a fresh water pool. The project also includes ideas for educational nature trails, with education in mind, complete with viewing stations and river banks and wooded areas using markers to identify various plants and animal habitat.
Edward L. Zalinski; Telephone (570) 648-5705
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To be determined
Columbia County
Columbia County municipalities are experiencing serious storm water drainage problems along roadways due in part to the cumulative effects of development, as well as unique natural conditions. Storm water runoff, flooding and erosion problems also exist for private landowners.
PennVEST, Department of Environmental Protection-Division of Watershed Management, Chesapeake Bay Program, PA Association of Conservation Districts
Mary Wagner, District Manager, Columbia County Conservation District; Telephone (570) 784-1310 Ext. 114
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$1,371,000
Danville, Montour County
Following the flood of 1996, Danville Borough developed a master plan on items that could be done to mitigate the effects of future flooding. Items included in the master plan include:
| Stop log closures at Market, Franklin, and Front Streets, and at Route 11 and Route 54 | $570,000 |
| Construct a pumping station at Park Avenue | $124,000 |
| Create wastewater-pumping capability during high water events | $110,000 |
| Install tide gate at Foust Street pumping station | $ 50,000 |
| Replace/repair tide gates and purchase land side portable pumps | $122,000 |
| Re-map Danville (flood ins. purposes - Panel #4207140001) | $ 30,000 |
| Purchase slope mowers for water and land side of levee system | $115,000 |
| Blizzard run stabilization project | $250,000 |
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Federal Community Development Block Grant Program
Tom Graham, Danville Borough Secretary; Telephone (570) 275-3091
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$350,000
$350,000 PEMA is pending
Danville, Montour County
There was a master plan developed for Danville Borough immediately following the 1972 Agnes Flood. The plan was developed by the then Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. The only item left unfinished (from the master plan) is the Mahoning Creek Levee Raising Project. In order to have the levee constructed, the Borough of Danville had to agree to relocate the main sewer line to the treatment plant. The project (including relocating the sewer) should be bid by Fall, 1999.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Federal Community Development Block Grant Program
Tom Graham, Danville Borough Secretary; Telephone (570) 275-3091
Mayberry Township, Montour County
This project would place a wall along the bank at Roaring Creek along SR 2102 to prevent the bank from being washed away by swift moving waters.
FEMA, PEMA, DEP
Norma A. Bird, Secretary, Mayberry Township Supervisor; Telephone (570) 271-3088