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Fairland resident urges city action after repeated flooding near mall sound-barrier
Summary
A Fairland resident told Roanoke City Council his home and neighborhood regularly flood and urged staff to investigate a perceived lack of drainage; he cited up to 24–36 inches of standing water in recent rain events and said nearby construction has altered flow patterns.
During the Sept. 2 hearing of citizens, resident Ken Githire told Roanoke City Council that flooding at his Fairland property has become frequent and severe and urged city attention.
Githire told council the neighborhood lacks a drainage system and that even small rains cause flooding "about I'll say about 24 to 36 inches," depending on the storm. He said flooding has become more prevalent since construction of a "sound barrier" near the mall area and described structural damage during the most recent event when it took a long time to pump out water. He said the flooding has reduced property values while taxes have risen, and that dealing with flood insurance claims is difficult.
Council thanked Githire for bringing the matter to the city's attention and asked staff for his contact information so they could follow up. City staff said they would investigate the described flooding and follow up with the resident.
Lillian Jackline was listed as a second speaker but did not make a separate substantive statement on the record during the time allotted for public comment.
