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 From the Indianapolis DPW: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold an open house to share the details on the upcoming construction contract to make minor alterations to the Warfleigh Levee floodwall. The modifications are necessary because of changes in design standards. Corps and City staff will be available to answer questions during the open house. Indianapolis North Flood Damage Reduction Project Phase III: Sections A & C Public Open House   | November 28, 2011, at 2:21 pm | Tags: btna, dpw, floodwall, indy | Category: City of Indianapolis, floodwall, Tow Path |
Leave a commentAn update on the floodwall project from BTNA president Neil Bloede:
Ever wonder how to contact your local elected officials? We have added a page listing those for the BTNA area. CLICK HERE for the listing. | March 22, 2011, at 5:44 am | Tags: btna, elected officials | Category: Miscellaneous, Tow Path |
Leave a commentThe deadline to submit comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tomorrow, so please view this post for more information on the proposal, and how to submit comments. BTN Residents, Below are ten concerns the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association and president Neil Bloede have compiled regarding the proposed floodwall along Westfield Boulevard. Top Ten Concerns about the Floodwall along Westfield Boulevard By: Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association 1) The current plan fails to protect those at the greatest risk of flooding. Rocky Ripple residents have expressed a desire for flood protection. In order to protect the greatest number of residents, the levee should be constructed along the White River to protect as many people as possible. A comprehensive flood protection plan must be put in place to protect Rocky Ripple. 2) In the event of a flood, the current plan will expose the Central Canal to flood waters and destroy and pollute Indianapolis’ drinking water supply. 3) The floodwall will require the clearing of hundreds of trees and destroy the park-like setting along this portion of the canal. 4) A wall, as high as 6 ft in some sections, will prohibit or limit access to the canal for use and enjoyment by the community. 5) The concrete floodwall will cause diminished property value to home in the surrounding blocks. The value of many of the homes in the vicinity is increased by the proximity and accessibility to the Central Canal. 6) This section of the historic Central Canal will be irreparably damaged by construction of the floodwall. The natural setting will be destroyed. 7) There may be a negative economic impact on nearby businesses and shops because this section of the Central Canal will be desirable for us by walkers, runners and bikers. Many of the people that use the canal towpath to visit nearby shops at 56th and Illinois St. 8.) Walls attract vandalism, gang sign graffiti, and litter. 9) Moving the floodwall from the towpath side of the canal (part of the previous plan) to now proposing a crossing of the canal to run along Westfield Boulevard is a material change that should require public hearings. 10) More time is needed to comment on the impact of this project. BTNA suggests a 90 day extension of the comment period to fully evaluate the project. For your review, a copy of the EA is available HERE. Please consider incorporating these concerns into your submission of public comments to the U.S. Army Wm. Michael Turner You may also submit comments via email to |
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