$35 Million Stormwater Projects to Reduce Flooding in Kingsville
The City of Kingsville is investing over $35 million in 14 stormwater infrastructure projects to alleviate localized flooding and improve drainage.
Neighborhoods such as Armstrong Street and East Caesar Avenue, classified as special flood hazard zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), are prone to flooding during heavy rain.
“We do have what we call localized flooding,” said City Engineer Charlie Cardenas. “They’re almost like rivers, and so the issue is to get the stormwater away from streets and residents as soon as possible.
The goal of these projects is to keep Kingsville streets dry and reduce flooding frustration for residents.
Author's summary: Kingsville invests $35 million to reduce flooding.