Summary
A $2.38 million agreement with the state Office of Community Development will build a retention pond, clear and widen a channel, and replace pipe under Highway 19 in Scotlandville — expected to help 50 to 100 flood-prone homes. Councilmembers also raised chronic dumping in the bayou.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$2,380,868.52 in state OCD funding for construction.
✅Who benefits
50-100 homeowners in Scotlandville and Council District 2 who experience flooding.
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