Escambia County Completes Moreno Street Stormwater Pond and Sidewalk Improvements

Escambia County has completed the Moreno Street Stormwater Pond and Sidewalk Improvement Project, which included construction of a stormwater pond designed to help alleviate flooding, along with a sidewalk to provide a safer walking path for area residents.

The stormwater pond was constructed north of Moreno Street between Q Street and R Street, which is a low-lying area that has previously experienced flooding. New stormwater piping and inlets have also been constructed upstream of the pond to help facilitate drainage into the pond during heavy rainfall.

"I'm excited to complete this important stormwater project in District 3 to help mitigate flooding concerns, while also providing residents with new sidewalks and benches so they can get outside and enjoy their neighborhood," District 3 Commissioner Lumon May said. "We are always working to improve the quality of life in District 3 and throughout Escambia County, and projects like this help us in achieving that goal."

The new sidewalk was constructed around the stormwater pond along Moreno Street, R Street, Mallory Street and Q Street, providing a recreational walking path for the neighborhood to enjoy. The project also included the addition of three benches along the walking path.

The Moreno Street Stormwater Pond and Sidewalk Improvement Project was managed by the Escambia County Engineering Department, with Escambia County Parks and Recreation installing the benches. The project is substantially completed, with a few minor items scheduled to be completed in the coming months.

To learn more about this project, visit the project page. For more information about active projects throughout Escambia County, visit MyEscambia.com/projects.

The new sidewalk/walking path constructed as part of the Moreno Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvement Project.

One of the new benches installed as part of the Moreno Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvement Project.

The new sidewalk/walking path constructed as part of the Moreno Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvement Project.

The new Moreno Street drainage pond constructed north of Moreno Street between Q Street and R Street.

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