March 25, 2011

REP. RYAN ANNOUNCES BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL
FOR SAVIN LAKE DAM WORK IN LEBANON

State Representative Kevin Ryan announced that the State Bond Commission has approved funding for work at the Savin Lake Dam in Lebanon.

As part of a total $3.4 million statewide dam upgrade, this funding will be used to finance repairs to state owned dams that were breached, damaged or determined to be high or significant hazards. Also, these bonded funds will leverage an additional $900,000 in federal monies.

Savin Lake Dam repairs will begin with a design phase, followed by anticipated repairs which include flattening downstream slopes and adding spillway capacity. Work on the dam will begin upon on completion of the design engineering.

"I am pleased the state considers Savin Lake Dam a priority," said Rep. Ryan. "This properly maintained resource protects local residents and property from potential damage".

Rep. Ryan is a Deputy Speaker in his 10th term and serves the 139th House District.