Town of Dewey Beach Update on Infrastructure Projects
January 19, 2026/
The Town of Dewey Beach continues to make progress on several infrastructure projects. Town Manager Bill Zolper stated that construction of the new Town Hall and Public Safety building is advancing, with the roof now in place, second-floor framing underway, utility rough-ins being installed, and some drywall completed on the first floor; installation of doors and windows is expected next. Also, according to the Town’s Monthly Newsletter, efforts are also ongoing to address flooding on the bay side of Read, Dickinson, and Van Dyke avenues. On Read Avenue, the town is working with Senator Coons’ office to secure $1 million in federally earmarked funding currently held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is designated specifically for this project. On Dickinson Avenue, Beacon Engineering has received DelDOT approval to clean and upgrade the storm drain at the traffic circle, including the addition of a backflow valve, with bidding expected soon. On Van Dyke Avenue, JMT Engineering is preparing a cost analysis comparing installation of a small pump station versus relocating existing storm drain pipes from the center of the beach.