Summary
The floodgate got an extra $1.5 million in grant money plus approved change orders, but it won't be operational by June 1. Officials hope it works by the height of hurricane season in the fall.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.5 million in new grant funds plus about $704,000 in change orders on a roughly $13 million project.
Residents and businesses near I-95, VFW Road, Cox Road, and Hackett Street in a 64.8% low-to-moderate income area who face flood risk.
Commuters face continued traffic impacts while the Fifth Street bridge and related construction continue.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
The floodgate closing the CSX railroad gap is done, with a dedication Wednesday. Council authorized a CDBG application to fund engineering needed to accredit the levee — key for flood insurance premiums for south and west Lumberton.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
Two flood-related projects — Five Mile Branch and Meadow Branch — got no-cost time extensions because they proved more complex than expected.
City Council - May 11, 2026
The floodgate got an extra $1.5 million in grant money plus approved change orders, but it won't be operational by June 1. Officials hope it works by the height of hurricane season in the fall.
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