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Lycoming County commissioners on Tuesday gave the go ahead to erect a flood wall to protect the new quarters for a district judge’s office.
The contentious issue, which will come at a cost of $189,500, was finally resolved after commissioners met with Federal Emergency Management and Pennsylvania Emergency Management officials Monday to further consider the matter.
Commissioners approved hiring Turnkey Construction, Inc. for the work, after tabling that action at last week’s meeting.
At that time, they discussed whether going ahead with wall construction would discourage future development in Old Lycoming Township.
Prior to approving Turnkey for the work, Mussare said he understood the need for the wall after talking with FEMA and PEMA officials,