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Monte Sano Bayou drainage project

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.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 26, 2026