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Wichita Receives Funds To Fight Flooding
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November 25, 2009
The search for a solution to chronic flooding problems across the City of Wichita took a major step forward this week with the announcement of a $550,000 federal grant for a Wichita area drainage master plan.
The grant was announced Tuesday by Rep. Todd Tiahrt, who submitted the appropriations request on behalf of the City of Wichita. The drainage plan request was among the top five federal funding requests submitted last March by the Wichita City Council.
“This project will help us find new solutions to reduce and eliminate the flooding of homes and businesses throughout the Wichita community,” said Tiahrt, “Just as the Cowskin Creek project has averted flooding in Wichita this year, we hope to implement even more solutions in areas prone to floodwaters with the resources provided under this federal grant.”
Mayor Carl Brewer echoed the Congressman’s sentiments, and also praised the multi-level partnership with county and federal governments.
“This is great news for the economic future of our community,” Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer said. “Flooding problems continually limit the city’s growth and cause tremendous economic and personal harm. By working together with Sedgwick County, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Congressman Tiahrt, we can use this comprehensive study to develop an effective plan to manage and control the problem throughout Sedgwick County.”
Engineers with the City of Wichita Public Works Department will now meet with the U.S. Corps of Engineers to develop a prioritized project list funded by the grant.
The project will analyze the most economic solutions for flood prone properties, which could include buyouts or drainage projects. The process will also allow for water quality improvements within the watershed areas in compliance with state and federal standards.
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