First phase of detention pond project underway in Church Point

First phase of detention pond project underway in Church Point

A major drainage project in Church Point is now moving forward, years after historic flooding devastated parts of Acadiana.Construction has begun on the first of two detention ponds designed to reduce stormwater flooding in the area. Officials say the site, currently an open field, will soon serve as a holding area for rainwater, allowing it to drain slowly and prevent roads and homes from flooding during severe weather.Pamela Granger, a project…