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Laurel, CHS and KLJ outline reroute and detention plan to ease southside flooding; grant application due in March
Summary
KLJ engineer Travis Jones presented a conceptual outfall plan Jan. 20 that would route stormwater around the CHS refinery, install a larger culvert (36–48 inches anticipated) and add detention near Russell Park; CHS would pay for design and the City and CHS must sign an MOU to pursue a March grant deadline.
At the Jan. 20 City of Laurel workshop, Travis Jones of KLJ Engineering presented a conceptual plan intended to resolve recurring southside flooding by rerouting stormwater around the CHS refinery and abandoning undersized culverts under Interstate 90.
KLJ’s concept calls for a larger pipe (KLJ’s materials say 36"–48" will be considered) and at least one detention area near Russell Park to reduce peak flows. Documents included with the workshop…
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