Collin Township seeks $1.9 million to fix longtime ‘Lake Louie’ road flooding

Representative Beeson asked the appropriations subcommittee for $1.9 million to construct a stormwater remediation and discharge system to address a long-running flooding problem on a public road community members call "Lake Louie." Nut graf: Beeson said the location floods after minor rains and snowmelt, sometimes for days, impeding mail service and emergency access; the township cannot afford the infrastructure but will accept responsibility for ongoing pump maintenance and power if the capital work is funded. Beeson said the affected stretch of roadway frequently floods, leaving houses inaccessible and making it unsafe for emergency responders and school transportation. He described the site as having ponding that can last "probably 4 days" after minor rain and said the problem has persisted for 25–30 years; he called the engineering already completed by SPICERS and the project a "no brainer" that lacks critical mass in county priorities because the population is small. Committee members asked about the project timeline and funding history. Beeson replied construction could be completed in under six months after approvals and that this was the township's first attempt for legislative funding. He said township maintenance costs (pump and power) would be covered locally; the $1.9 million is a capital request. Ending: No action was taken at the hearing; the discussion concluded with committee members thanking Beeson and moving to the next presentation.