Weslaco Expands Flood Control Network Through Retention Facilities
· Texas Border Business
Weslaco is enhancing its flood control measures by expanding its network of retention and detention facilities, according to Mayor Adrian Gonzalez. The city is investing in engineered structures, known as RDFs, to capture stormwater before it impacts homes. A key project involves converting Pablo Peña Park into a dual-purpose facility that serves as a park and flood protection. Since 2018, Weslaco has completed seven major detention projects, increasing stormwater storage capacity significantly. The mayor noted that flooding incidents have decreased from 2,500 homes affected in 2018 to just a few in recent storms, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation in flood management.
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