Earlier this week, experts provided an update to the board of Central Alabama Water on the Lake Purdy Dam and Reservoir located in northern Shelby County. The report followed media reports questioning the dam's safety, which led to inquiries about the insurance policies in effect and the new board's efforts to review the original plan, budgeted at $28 million.

Work on Phase One is progressing, with an estimated completion date of April 2026. In addition, on Monday, the Board approved three new additions to the project:

A dye test to check for seepage pathways;

Exploration drilling on the left side of the dam; and

Installing a deep foundation on the right side of the dam

The decision to hire additional consultants to study the project was delayed for two more weeks. The issue was initi

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