Dam Restoration Scheduling Questions

The following questions were raised with regards to the preliminary dam restoration schedule developed by the Borough's Engineers and previously published. They are being researched and a response will be posted in the next 2 weeks.

1) Why does the borough have a 12 months timeline for DEP final design and application, when DEP estimates 3 to 6 months or shorter?

2) What constraints does the borough have with the selection of the design engineers? Is it still open for Lakes Restoration Task Force to select an engineer that we research that has a proven track record with the DEP?

3) How quickly can the borough engage this engineering firm and start commence designing?

4) Would the Borough be able to raise the revenue to support construction in 2006 if the permitting was accelerated. How?

5) DEP states in general a class 2 dam can be construct is 3 to 4 months. Why is ours scheduled to take 18 months. 

6) Isn't it a necessity that the colony be prepared for the possibility of an accelerated timeline with respect to dredging and cleanup. Has the colony revisited the dredging and cleanup needs and questioned when this can be done.