Army Corps agrees to pay for HESCO barrier expansion, expedites long-term outburst flood solution

**Summary:**The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to cover the costs of expanding and strengthening Juneau's temporary levee, which protects Mendenhall Valley neighborhoods from floods caused by melting glaciers. The expanded levee will cover a larger area, including the Juneau International Airport, and is expected to cost around nineteen million dollars. The Army Corps will handle most of the work, while the city manages permits and maintenance. The agreement does not cover earlier costs, and the city is considering how to reimburse residents or cover future maintenance expenses. A long-term solution is expected by May 2026, with a tunnel option gaining traction as a potential solution. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.