Plans are in motion to construct two detention ponds in Church Point, one in the Low Bottom area, and another near Corporation Street. The ponds, funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will help to alleviate flooding in the community. (Above) Pictured are Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Ward 1 Council member Christine Semien and Ward 5 Council member Errol "Slu" Comeaux in the Low Bottom area.
By: Claudette Olivier
Church Point Editor
Church Point is no stranger to the rain, having endured water in homes and business during the Flood of 2016 as well as flooded streets during heavy downpours.
But clear skies, in the form of two planned detention ponds funded by a $2.9 grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, will hopefully alleviate future water woes in the community.
Mayor R...
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