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Shepherdsville outlines stormwater and drainage work targeting Blue Lake and downtown runoff
Summary
Council members and staff discussed ongoing drainage studies, soil testing and prioritized stormwater projects intended to move water more quickly from Blue Lake toward the river; staff said the work may address roughly 20–25% of the city's drainage burden but will not remove floodplain exposure.
City staff and council members described ongoing stormwater and drainage work focused on the Blue Lake area and the corridor toward U.S. 44 during the Jan. 13 council meeting.
Staff said geotechnical and soil testing are underway and a study contract was signed to evaluate the "blue line" drainage path. The work aims to identify specific storm lines and conveyance improvements to move water more quickly toward the river.
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