08/18/26 Flood Protection Climate Resilience & Erosion Control Board

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut Flood Protection Climate Resilience & Erosion Control Board met on August 18, 2026, to discuss various flood mitigation and resilience projects. Key procurement-related topics included updates on detention pond projects at Fairchart Wheeler and Tungstes Hill, where final contracts had not yet been signed but were expected to proceed by mid-September. The board also deliberated on the potential purchase and deployment of box walls as temporary flood barriers, with plans to engage vendors for demonstrations and further information. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a letter supporting modifications to the Fairfield Beach Road pump station, which requires zoning exceptions, emphasizing its functional necessity for flood control. Discussions also covered the master flood mitigation plan, including site-specific flood protection illustrations and prioritization of critical evacuation routes for funding. The board agreed to coordinate comments on inland flood strategies via shared documents and planned further engagement with emergency services regarding underpass flood management. No motions involving new budget allocations were made during the meeting, but several action items were identified to advance procurement and project implementation efforts.