Playground and flood-zone park planning
Summary
The river is at 19.58 feet and dropping, and crews are testing equipment and turning gates ahead of flood season, which starts November 1. The district says it's in good shape going in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Claims of $287,916.64 were approved to cover district operations.
All New Albany residents protected by the flood control system.
People who used the amphitheater-area playground lose that amenity.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Flood Control - Oct 13, 2026
The river is at 19.58 feet and dropping, and crews are testing equipment and turning gates ahead of flood season, which starts November 1. The district says it's in good shape going in.
City Council Budget Work Session - Aug 26, 2026
The flood-prone amphitheater playground won't be replaced because floods keep destroying equipment and insurance is unavailable there. Council also learned basic playground replacements start around $350,000.
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