Hurricane Ida made the shortcomings of an under-maintained stormwater infrastructure obvious. The streams, culverts, bridges and ditches that were quickly overwhelmed also have compromised safety in less momentous storms. Residents by themselves cannot improve the infrastructure; ensuring the safety of its residents (and taxpayers) is a key role of local government.
Fortunately, our Solebury supervisors and township staff, supported by commonwealth resources have begun the long process of maintaining and updating our stormwater needs. They have started securing the necessary funding and permits, lining up contractors to do needed work, and removing some debris from our waterways. While a lot remains to be done, it’s a start. Our township representatives are also pursuing work with government agencies that will hopefully help plan stormwater abatement, serving the safety of its residents.
The progress that has been made would not have been possible without the focus and dedication of our township supervisors and committed township staff. Nor would it have been possible without the experienced and concerned efforts of commonwealth elected officials’ promising overtures that haven’t had the progress we had hoped for in the wake of Ida.
Doug Shaw, Carversville
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