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Truckee Meadows flood authority lays out $192 million plan, councils press on parks, permitting and timeline
Summary
The Truckee Meadows flood authority detailed an accelerated five‑year capital plan and financing for the Truckee Meadows flood project, including a proposed $65 million Meadow (Mccarran) project and $59 million Rock‑McCarran element. Council members pressed for clarity about park components, permitting risks and timelines.
The Truckee Meadows flood authority on Feb. 12 told the Reno City Council it has assembled financing and a design schedule to build flood infrastructure intended to remove large parts of downtown and industrial areas from the mapped floodplain.
The presentation, given by George Roberson of the Truckee Meadows flood project, said authority staff have saved about $62 million in cash and expect to contribute roughly $10 million per year toward capital work. The authority estimates a total program cost of roughly $192 million and projects major construction to begin in fiscal 2027, using a mix of saved cash, loans and lower‑cost federal loan programs for deauthorized projects.
Roberson said the program includes multiple interlocking elements. He described Vista Narrows as foundational, Rock‑McCarran as a major…
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