City project hopes to improve water quality in Lincoln communities

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – After almost two years, Lincoln’s master plan to reduce flooding risks and improve water quality is in its final phase.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities hosted a public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Watershed Master Plan on Tuesday.

“These projects are looking at addressing flooding issues,” said Tim Zach, LTU superintendent of stormwater.

The department says they worked with engineers to select which creeks in the community needed the most work.

A couple of the big projects are Beal Slough near 4oth Street and Highway 2, and Deadman’s Run near 52nd and Francis Streets.

“It is important to us to do these master projects to be proactive,” Zach said. “That way we get out ahead of the issues, before development comes, before the issues becomes worst.”

The costs of the proposed projects could range from around $40,000 up to $9 million.

This plan debuted in late 2020 and is waiting to be adopted by the city after this month.