Pigeon Creek Unit II repairs (Dresden outfall collapse and Garvin Slide)
Summary
Flood damage wrecked the armoring on the Dresden Outfall where it drains into Pigeon Creek, and the bank is washing away. An emergency declaration lets the city skip normal bidding and get a contractor working before the next high water event.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not stated; contract to be awarded expedited to two solicited contractors.
Residents near Fulton Avenue and Pigeon Creek protected from flooding and bank erosion.
Nearby residents could face disruption from repair work until the issues are resolved.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District - Sep 15, 2026
The agenda listed the Dresden outfall collapse and the Garvin Slide under Pigeon Creek Unit II. Both appear to be damage or stability issues on the levee system that would need repair attention.
Evansville Vanderburgh Levee Authority District - Sep 1, 2026
The agenda flags two trouble spots on the Pigeon Creek levee system — a collapsed outfall near Dresden and the Garvin Slide on Unit II, Part III. These are the kinds of failures that can weaken flood protection for nearby neighborhoods if not fixed.
Board of Public Works - Aug 27, 2026
Flood damage wrecked the armoring on the Dresden Outfall where it drains into Pigeon Creek, and the bank is washing away. An emergency declaration lets the city skip normal bidding and get a contractor working before the next high water event.
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