Harlingen tackles neighborhood flooding with new detention ponds and drainage upgrades
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Harlingen is implementing a new drainage project in the Spanish Acres and Secluded Acres neighborhoods to combat flooding. City officials are widening ditches as part of a broader strategy, which includes upgrading the North Main Drain and constructing a 13-acre detention pond on Breedlove Road. Commissioner Daniel Nemecio Lopez noted that crews are also addressing other flood-prone areas, such as Hickory Hill, White Oaks, and 13th Street. The city is prepared with dedicated pumps for both neighborhoods to manage stormwater effectively. Residents express optimism after years of flooding challenges.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
