The Brief
- Federal funding exceeding $2 million will support two major St. Petersburg flooding drainage projects to combat severe street flooding on key roads.
- Construction teams plan to place larger stormwater pipes and extra grates to pull standing water off flooded roadways much faster.
- Federal money covers between 5% and 10% of each $10 million infrastructure upgrade, helping avoid local utility rate increases for residents.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg officials are securing more than $2 million in federal grant funds to accelerate major drainage improvements along flood-prone corridors on MLK Jr. Street South and Fourth Street North near 88th Avenue North.
St. Petersburg flooding drainage projects
What we know:
Congresswoman Kathy Castor and St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch announced the federal funding during a joint press conference Monday. The investment will speed up stormwater infrastructure projects along MLK Jr. Street South and Fourth Street North near 88th Avenue North.
Crews will install larger stormwater pipes and additional drain grates to clear water off flooded streets. City officials noted that water currently accumulates faster than older pipes can process during heavy storms.…