Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Rocky ripple flood wall

The destruction of the historic White River Canal has begun! Town council member(s) will be present to answer any questions you may have on this topic. Rendering by DPW for discussion only.


Residents can also take as much time as they need to review the . Concerned north side residents are threatening to sue the City of Indianapolis if it goes through with its plan to build two flood walls along the White River.

Town of Rocky Ripple , Butler University, Indianapolis move forward on White River flood barrier.

For instance, the ACE should not approve any plan that walls off an entire community and puts any life at risk.

Who within the City of Indianapolis or the Town of Rocky . Trees along Westfield Boulevard have already come down in preparation for the wall . In all reality, if the wall is built around Rocky Ripple , how likely would it be that the wall would actually be certified and Rocky Ripple would no longer have to pay flood insurance? The US Army Corps of Engineers has proposed one . As an example, the Warfleigh floodwall is located on the White River Greenway. Additionally, flood protection has also been constructed along the Monon Trail. The City has committed $million toward the existing Rocky Ripple levee. This leaves Rocky Ripple and Butler University without sufficient flood protection and still in the 100-year floodplain.


This construction is the last leg of the . Two other historic properties would be directly affected by construction of the floodgate and wall structure: the Central Canal and Holcomb Gardens. During periods of heavy rains or melting snow, . Town Calendar: Review the calendar for Town or Community events or to see if the Town Hall or Hohlt Park are reserved. Rocky Ripple Community Association Town Council meetings Second Tuesday monthly at 7:p. Meeting minutes are available online in PDF Facilities Request form is available for reservations . Opponents note that the Westfield Flood Wall would divert 56th Street river bend flood waters in the direction of the canal. That water could spill over the dip in the towpath near 52nd Street, flooding Rocky Ripple from the east.


AECOM Phase 3B-Alignment Study: Rocky Ripple . While located inside Marion County, Rocky Ripple is represented by its own Town Council. Mike Kiefer serves as the Town Marshal. If you have an emergency, dial 911. Mission Statement The Rocky Ripple Police Department has the fundamental duty to serve the community, to safeguard lives . South of the Riviera Club, there are three potential options to allow FEMA to formally remove all neighborhoods east of Rocky Ripple from the 100-year flood plain for insurance purposes as long as the barrier is maintained.


The Westfield Boulevard Flood Wall Option. The choice of the Corps of Engineers is . The project is fully funded and shovel ready with federal sources . I have been stewing over the flood wall last Monday after the revelation that nothing productive is being done to ascertain the correct BFE levels. I called David Knipe today to express my frustration with this. The fact that time and dollars are being spent to analyze undergroun .

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