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Annapolis Dock Flooding Defense Gets $5.7M Boost
30 Oct
Summary
- Maryland awards $5.7 million for Annapolis City Dock flood mitigation.
- The funding supports a $33 million project to combat tidal and storm flooding.
- New pumps will remove 10,000 gallons of stormwater per minute.
Maryland is providing $5.7 million to Annapolis for its City Dock flood mitigation project, bolstering efforts to shield waterfront businesses and communities. Governor Wes Moore highlighted the investment as a means to preserve the state's identity and economic future.
The state grant, part of the Comprehensive Flood Management Program, aids the multiyear, $33 million City Dock Resilience Project. This initiative is designed to protect the waterfront from Chesapeake Bay tidal flooding and heavy rainfall stormwater.
Work already completed has reportedly reduced tidal flooding, with remaining construction focused on an advanced underground pumping system. This system will feature high-capacity pumps capable of managing 10,000 gallons of stormwater per minute, a substantial increase in capacity.
Additional improvements include elevated park areas, perimeter flood walls, and deployable barriers. Environmental safeguards for local waterways are also integrated into the plan. The broader City Dock Resilience and Revitalization Project, encompassing flood protection and new public amenities, is anticipated for completion by July 2027.
