North Carolina Construction News staff writer
The city of Fayetteville has been awarded $910,000 in funding from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as part of the state’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint program. The grant will support efforts to reduce flooding near Eutaw Creek, a stream that feeds into Little Cross Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
The funding will go toward critical infrastructure improvements, including the enlargement of culverts at McGougan Road and Ivy Road, and upgrades to storm drainage pipes at Lyon Road and McKimmon Road. These changes aim to alleviate flooding issues that have plagued a nearby neighborhood during heavy rainfall.
“We’re thankful for this support from the state,” said Byron Reeves, a city representative. “This project is an important step in protecting our community and making Fayetteville more resilient to flooding.”
The project is part of a larger statewide initiative by DEQ to help local governments reduce flood risks and protect homes, public infrastructure, and residents. The Flood Resiliency Blueprint program works with communities across North Carolina to implement long-term flood prevention measures.
With the funding secured, Fayetteville officials say work will begin in the coming months, addressing a long-standing challenge and enhancing the city’s flood resilience.