Picayune clears Holly Branch to reduce flooding and save over $300K in drainage costs. - Picayune Item

Picayune clears Holly Branch to reduce flooding and save over $300K in drainage costs. - Picayune Item

The City of Picayune is moving forward with a stream cleanup along Holly Branch, targeting flood-prone areas between 3rd Avenue and Idlewild Drive. City officials say the effort is a cost-effective alternative to a more expensive armoring project, with work being done in-house using city crews and equipment. The cleanup consists of mulching and removing debris above the stream’s normal flow line—estimated between 18 and 24 inches above the botto…