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Flood director: funding secured for La Union pond projects, street redevelopment to follow
Summary
Doña Ana County’s flood director reported funding and schedules for pond construction and street redevelopment in La Union; Pond B is scheduled for construction beginning in March and to be functional before monsoon season.
Doña Ana County’s flood director, John Gwynn, told the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11 that the county has secured funding for multiple flood-mitigation projects in La Union, including two retention ponds and street redevelopment.
Gwynn said funding for Pond B is in place and that design and construction work will begin in March, with the pond expected to be functional before the monsoon season begins in June. Pond A is in the design phase; its design work is scheduled to finish by summer. County funding is also secured for the redevelopment of streets in La Union, with design expected to finish by fall and construction anticipated toward the end of the calendar year.
Why it matters: the projects aim to reduce flood risk for La Union residents and to improve local drainage and street infrastructure ahead of seasonal monsoon rains.
The meeting recap did not list specific funding sources, dollar amounts, or formal board votes tied to the projects. No deadlines for permitting or external approvals were specified in the recap.
