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Community Board 11 to ask DEP to investigate flooding on Eli Avenue
Summary
Committee members reported severe flooding on Eli Avenue near Home Depot and a motel that impedes bus travel and local access. The committee agreed to draft a formal letter to the Department of Environmental Protection requesting investigation of drainage options, including additional sewers or retention tanks.
Committee members described severe flooding on Eli Avenue (near the Home Depot and a nearby motel) during portions of the meeting on March 11, reporting standing water deep enough to make bus passage "scary" and to impede access. Members said the area lacks visible storm drains and asked whether DEP or DOT is responsible for storm drainage.
Committee action: members agreed to draft a formal letter to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requesting investigation and potential remedies such as additional sewer connections or retention infrastructure. The chair suggested Parks staff or committee staff prepare and send the letter so DEP can assess options.
Context and next steps: speakers noted local topography likely contributes to the flooding given the area was historically low-lying. The committee will draft and forward a letter to DEP and ask for an agency response; no formal funding request or timeline was specified in the meeting.
