The North Austin neighborhood has been plagued by flooding in the past.
AUSTIN, Texas — An estimated $19.7 million project aimed at reducing the risk of flooding for a North Austin neighborhood is about to enter phase 2.
Crews installed new wastewater and water lines and special culverts known as box culverts to help water flow more freely.In phase 2, the same work is expected such as installing box culverts from Parkfield Drive to Mountain Quail Road as well as installing new curb inlets. any time rain falls, and it's left residents in a state of panic because of storms that ravaged the neighborhood last April and flooded dozens of homes.North Austin neighborhood still concerned about flood damage as severe storms are slated to roll throughFor part of the project, it was noted that crews will be directly working in front of homes, but Kankel said neighbors will be notified through emails, fliers, and on the project's website.
Fletcher said the city has been in communication with the schools, but will be reaching out to the Austin Independent School District to get the word out and enhance that effort for safety.
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