Mason County will soon begin advertising for bids for road material and the hauling of road material to repair damages incurred in the early July flooding.
At their regular meeting Tuesday, Commissioners approved advertising in the Mason County News and up to five other newspapers, at the discretion of the Road and Bridge Supervisor Chris Magee. The County has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assess road damage. Currently, damages on 180 miles of Mason County roads are estimated at $25,000,000, not including mitigation, said County Judge Sheree Hardin.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is helping to manage debris resulting from the July floods, said Judge Hardin. Recently, DRC, the company who has contracted with the State to remove debris, flew over creeks and rivers within Mason County to assess the amount of debris that needs to be cleared. The majority of debris lies along Honey Creek (off Hwy377), San Saba River, Big Bluff Creek, Little Bluff Creek, Hog Bluff Creek, and Leon Creek. DRC needs permission to access the creeks and the river. Judge Hardin is asking property owners along these creeks and the river to consider completing a Right of Entry (ROE) form. For more information, owners may reach out to the County Judge’s Office at 325-347-5556 or [email protected]. Owners are also encouraged to stop by the Commissioners Courtroom in the Courthouse, where the staff is ready to help with the process.
