Federal funds to help stop flooding along Birmingham creek, prevent ‘future disasters’

Birmingham has been awarded a federal grant to help with flooding in the Ensley neighborhood.

The Village Creek Stormwater Park floodplain restoration project will get $2.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.

“This funding will help us address a long-standing challenge with flooding in the Ensley area. Implementing up-to-date flood mitigation strategies and infrastructure is essential for public safety,” said District 9 Councilor LaTonya Tate…

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