There are several projects going on with the Flood Control project. First the levees will be raised from 49th Street to Just North of Skunk Creek on the east side of the Big Sioux River and on north and south sides of Skunk Creek. The levees will be raised from 41st Street to the Zoo on the east side of the Big Sioux River. Second, a dam to further control water flows will be constructed at the confluence of the Big Sioux River and Skunk Creek. Third, the 41st Street Bridge will be raised and reconstructed in 2010.

This project is necessary to provide flood control protection for existing homes and businesses in Sioux Falls. The project is important to better ensure flood protection for all within that flood plain area to ensure major flood events do not harm or even destroy residential and business structures. Without this project, over 1,500 existing homeowners will be added into a new floodplain map and would then be required to add flood insurance with any mortgage.

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