RIVERDALE — Sandbags aren’t the typical ornament homeowners use to decorate their lawns, but for some living in Riverdale, they’re the norm. Others have resorted to building berms around their properties to keep water from flooding their homes in the Camp Creek watershed area of Clayton County.
On Monday, Senator Jon Ossoff, alongside county leaders, announced an infusion of $2.6 million in federal funds to begin construction of flood mitigation infrastructure in the area. Work will include drainage systems and wetlands and tributary restoration.
“This is long overdue for neighborhoods impacted by severe flooding,” Ossoff said. “This is a huge step forward for Clayton County.”
Deputy Chief Operating Officer Landry Merkison said engineers are currently working on an analysis of the area. He said the work will be done in segments, but their immediate goal is to stop the flooding, then work on long-term solutions for the future.
Board of Commissioners Chair Jeffrey Turner said Ossoff was a friend of Clayton County who makes things happen.
The funding is expected to arrive in the county before the end of the fiscal year.
Read the full article here
