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Regional flood authority outlines $200M Vista Narrows project, says it could prevent roughly $2B in flood damage
Summary
The Truckee River Flood Management Authority presented a capital improvement plan emphasizing Vista Narrows (projected cost about $200 million), a stated 4–5:1 benefit‑cost ratio, and a borrowing plan to cover a portion of CIP needs; final design and permitting remain.
The Truckee River Flood Management Authority told the Sparks City Council on Monday that a multi‑project capital improvement plan — with the Vista Narrows project as the centerpiece — would protect Sparks’ airport, industrial areas and the Reno Industrial Area and could prevent roughly $2 billion in damage from a large flood event.
TURFMA representatives said Vista Narrows would lower river levels across targeted reaches and enable other…
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