The Elvira neighborhood and Barrio Nopal on Tucson’s Southside are seeing some big improvements thanks to $1.2 million in federal funding.
On Thursday, Rep. Raul Grijalva announced that a new storm drain will be constructed in the area, to address stormwater flooding and drainage impacts.
The project will gather flood flows from Tucson International Airport and convey them in a stormwater drain to the improved El Vado Wash channel, according to press materials.
The drain will help about 40 homes and increase access in and out of those neighborhoods.