ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Design work is complete for a stormwater project aimed at easing flooding in Orange City neighborhoods, and city leaders will now choose from three system options costing between $19 million and $27 million.
The most expensive option would increase the amount of water that can be pumped out of neighborhoods. Work is expected to begin next year.
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For residents who have dealt with flood-related road closures and detours, the project represents a welcome step.
“It was really bad. It was like a whole detour and it was closed off for like weeks, so I am glad they’re doing something about it because that was very inconvenient,” one resident said.
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Upgrades will not address Miller Road flooding
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The planned stormwater improvements will not address flooding along Miller Road in Orange City. That is a separate issue that left families stranded for weeks after Hurricane Milton.
Some residents have filed lawsuits against commercial property owners and the county, alleging that poor drainage and stormwater management contributed to the flooding.
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