The city is taking steps to reduce the impact of heavy rainfall in the Homecrest neighborhood. <\/p>\n
The project covers about 350 acres and includes Kings Highway, Coney Island Avenue and Avenues P through V.<\/p>\n
The $95 million plan includes upgrading the tennis courts at Kelly Park, though the bulk of the work will be done underground.<\/p>\n
Porous pavement will be installed in some parking lanes to help rainwater seep into the ground more quickly. <\/p>\n
An underground storage tank beneath the tennis courts will temporarily hold excess stormwater until the sewer system can manage it.<\/p>\n
Officials say the system will be able to handle 2.3 inches of rain per hour.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project will help protect homes, streets and businesses from extreme rainfall,\u201d said Lisa Garcia, commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. <\/p>\n
Local officials say flooding has been a persistent problem in the area.<\/p>\n
The project is part of a broader city effort to upgrade stormwater management in parks, schoolyards and other public spaces in South Brooklyn.<\/p>\n
Officials say the network of projects is expected to handle about 30 million gallons of stormwater every year.<\/p>\n
The plan is still in its design phase, with a community presentation set for mid-May. <\/p>\n
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