Article Courtesy of Channel
Fox 13
By Jordan Bowen
Published July 29, 2018
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TAMPA - Homeowners near the site of a new condominium complex say their streets
and front yards have flooded every time it rains for several weeks. They’re
demanding answers from
the county and the developer, hoping it’s not too late to fix the problem.
On Hidden Country Court in Tampa, there’s
a constant stream of water, running down the street and into
front yards. Residents like Diane Ayers are frustrated
because the water hasn't
stopped flowing for weeks.
“It is totally eroding everything here. People can't park in
their driveways. It's hard to get in and out of your house,”
Ayers said.
Hillsborough County engineers are now investigating.
According to a county spokesperson, Centex -- which owns the
new Rego Palms complex -- is now working to fix the problem.
They say the water is coming from the development’s
retention ponds
and new stormwater system.
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Some of the runoff leads right into Maria Wright's
pasture, where she keeps her two horses.
“They're standing in constant water and muck. Their stalls are flooded.
We've been here for 20 years, we've had horses. And this is the worst it has
ever been,” Wright told FOX 13 News.
A photo taken by Wright shows a large crack in one of her horses’ hooves.
She says it’s a result of the constant standing water in their pasture.
She says she's already spent a few hundred dollars on veterinary bills.
Residents on Hidden Country Court, who own and maintain their road, say they
want the problem fixed without having to foot the bill.
“We're looking for some answers. We're looking for some fixes. Let's get
this road taken care of before we don't have a road,” Ayres said.
A spokesperson with the county says compliance staff is investigating the
complaints and working with project engineers to resolve this issue, but
there was not a timeline for any fixes.
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