How some Conway communities are getting help to stop routine flooding
Conway wants your input on how to improve Crabtree Canal and flood mitigation infrastructure in the city.
The city received a grant from the Nature Conservancy to hire Robinson Design Engineer to look at new ways to reduce flooding in the area. The Charleston-based firm has hydrologists and ecological engineers who will explore design infrastructure improvements to help the canal during rain and flooding events.
The canal, which runs through Crabtree Swamp, has been maintained since the 1960s with the intent of alleviating flooding concerns. It borders the Sherwood Community of Conway.
Over the last decade, the city has seen routine flooding, particularly in the Crabtree area. Homeowners in Sherwood saw feet of standing water in their homes after Hurricane Florence in 2018. Some of these homes were bought out and destroyed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
To discuss potential improvements to the canal and to hear the public’s thoughts, Conway is holding a meeting at Trinity United Methodist Church at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23.
Correction: This story incorrectly stated the meeting’s start time. The story has been updated.
This story was originally published January 8, 2020 at 3:14 PM.
