Canal Repair

City of Columbia, FEMA begin repair process on the Columbia Canal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the lingering reminders of the historic flood of 2015 may finally be repaired. Today, the City of Columbia announced it has come to a fundamental agreement with Federal Emergency Management Association on the scope of damage to the Columbia Canal from the one thousand year flood. Officials say the first step of repairing the dam…

Watch: Council Considers Repairs to Columbia Canal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Council has approved nearly Five Million dollars to go to multiple groups to help repair the Columbia Canal. The money will go towards providing the basis to get permits for the repairs. The canal’s embankment was damaged during October’s flooding. Columbia City Councilman Howard Duvall spoke to ABC Columbia News about the project. Categories: Local News,…