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4worldlovers: Sequoia Services has completed construction on the Rhodes Pond Dam. At this time Sequoia is demobilizing from the site and preparing closeout documents for submittal to WRC and our design team at McGill Associates. Once all documentation is collected, WRC and McGill will make an application to NC Dam Safety to inspect the new structure and issue an Approval to Impound. The water control gates will remain open until Approval to Impound is issued by NC Dam Safety. While we await final approval, WRC will mobilize a construction crew to the site to prepare site amenities for public access. WRC Inland Fisheries division is also currently planning for the restocking of fish in Rhodes Pond. We are currently planning to stock largemouth bass in June (pending Dam Safety approval) and redbreast sunfish and catfish in September or October.

Sequoia Services continues to make good progress on the construction of the new Rhodes Pond Dam. The main portion of the primary spillway is complete and construction crews are working on the downstream baffle chute, as well as wingwalls to tie the primary spillway to the adjoining embankment. Near the end of November we expect that Phase 1 of the construction will be complete and control of water will be altered to begin flowing through the new gate openings, this will allow work on the west end of the spillway to be completed. Due to Hurricane Ian, and a few other heavy rainfall events, the project completion date is now before the end of February 2023.

Following review of funding, FEMA has approved the increased cost for the project and work is well underway. Work completed to-date includes removal of the existing spillway, construction of water control berms and retaining walls, excavation of primary spillway area, and installation of lowest foundations. The work completed so far is all necessary to make construction of the spillway possible and constitutes roughly 40% of the project. Sequoia Services most recent construction schedule projects the project to be completed on-time in January 2023. After completion of the construction contract the gates will remain open and the dam will undergo review by NC Dam Safety before approval to impound water is issued. Once approval is issued the gates will be closed to begin the process of filling the impoundment.

During a recent cost increase request review process, FEMA decided to take a fresh look at the entire Rhodes Pond Dam project. During this review, FEMA determined that possible errors were made by their staff during the initial evaluation process for Rhodes Pond. (Funding approval for the project was granted by FEMA in 2016. The funding approval letter is attached.)

As a result, FEMA is reconsidering the funding eligibility for the entire project. At this time, FEMA has placed the project under review until a final determination can be completed. FEMA has also requested additional information from WRC. We estimate the amount of time for this review to take place is a minimum of 4-12 months. Due to the funding issues WRC will be making decisions on how to best move forward. The contractor has mobilized onsite and initial phases of work are already underway.

NCWRC staff, local officials, state dignitaries, community partners and residents attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Dunn.

An intensive Individual Permit process by the US Army Corp of Engineers was conducted and the permit was approved with the State Construction Office plans approval.

McGill Associates was awarded the contract amendment was approved by N.C. Dam Safety to proceed forward with design to a revised and higher standard.

Request for funding approved. The project, which initially was intended to cost around $8.7 million, will be funded with $6.3 million by FEMA. The remaining cost will be funded by the Commission and a federal grant.

Creating overtopping protection was determined to be a cost-effective way of bringing the dam into compliance. Scheduled to be completed in December 2016, the repair project was progressing well. Then the weekend of October 8, 2016 disaster struck when Hurricane Matthew rolled into the area.

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To register for programs or to rent the Mazarick Park Building, call Clark Park at 433-1579

Mazarick Park is a multi-purpose park featuring a Disc Golf Course, picnic shelters, a playground and trails. Tennis courts and a baseball field are available for a quick game. Picnic areas are open to the public on a first come, first serve basis unless they are reserved. The Glenville Lake Pier is open for fishing; you must abide by state fishing license requirements. For more information on shelter rentals, call 910-433-1547. Note that for programs and building rentals you must call Clark Park at 910-433-1579.

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Mazarick Park offers programming for educators, groups, individuals and families. Programs meet at the Mazarick building on side 2 unless otherwise noted. You must pre-register for all programs online or by calling Clark Park at 910-433-1579. Register early; space is limited in most classes. If enrollment is low the class will be cancelled. Please contact Clark Park if you would like to receive a copy of our monthly newsletter with updated program information or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fcprnature.

These programs are designed with homeschoolers in mind to help supplement their curriculum. Call Clark Park tor register online.

May 4: Strange Creatures in the Water-Discover the submerged world by searching for interesting insects that spend their lives in our streams, ponds, and lakes.

Every state commemorates its own uniqueness by adopting state emblems. State emblems represent all of the different aspects of what makes a state distinctive. Learn the history behind North Carolina’s state emblems from our state dog to our state boat. Call Clark Park or register online.

Mazarick Park is an ecoEXPLORE Hotspot! ecoEXPLORE (Experiences Promoting Learning Outdoors for Research and Education) is an incentive-based citizen science program for children in grades K-8. Developed by The North Carolina Arboretum, this innovative program combines science exploration with kid-friendly technology to foster a fun learning environment for children while encouraging them to explore the outdoors and participate in citizen science. Check out their website to learn more: https://www.ecoexplore.net/

Dinosaurs are the main theme of this program. Participants will discover dinosaurs through activities like story time, games, crafts and fossil digs. This camp is partially funded by the Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Summertime Kids Grant. Registration begins April 1. Register early, space is limited.