The Nathan Hale Park retention basin project in Parma Heights, Ohio, has finally been completed after five years of planning and construction. The project was designed to alleviate flooding in the area and has been met with a sense of relief by the community.
“It’s a huge sense of relief and accomplishment to finally get the basin constructed and finished,” said Parma Heights Mayor Marie Gallo.
The retention basin is located on Pearl Road between West 130th Street and West 132nd Street. It is designed to hold up to 20 million gallons of stormwater runoff, which will help to reduce flooding in the area. The basin also includes a walking trail and a playground, which will provide new recreational opportunities for the community.
The project was funded by a $5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and a $2 million loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority. The city of Parma Heights also contributed $1 million to the project.
The completion of the Nathan Hale Park retention basin project is a significant milestone for the city of Parma Heights. The project will help to protect the community from flooding and will provide new recreational opportunities for residents.
