This action approves an award in the amount of $2,669,867.00 to the town of holden beach, north carolina to implement its project to help mitigate flooding issues for a sewer lift station that…

This action approves an award in the amount of $2,669,867.00 to the town of holden beach, north carolina to implement its project to help mitigate flooding issues for a sewer lift station that serves 700 homes. The current system that houses major electrical components was constructed of concrete below base flood elevation. The purpose of this project is to raise the sewer lift station system above base flood elevation as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed are modifications to the town of holden beach's existing vacuum sewer pump station #2 to provide resiliency for critical collection system functions by elevating the infrastructure above the floodplain. The new construction will be placed on top of the existing ground floor slab and the capacity of the sewer lift station will remain the same with no expansion.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverable is to elevate the structure approximately 10 feet above the current elevation, which is expected to lead to increased protection for critical structures to mitigate inundation and system failure in a disaster-prone community for the residents that occupy 700 homes in the town of holden beach, north carolina.