County Council OKs Stormwater and Flood Mitigation Projects with Cities

Posted On: May 22, 2025

On May 20, the Volusia County Council approved five new stormwater management and flood mitigation projects aimed at reducing flooding and improving stormwater infrastructure in multiple communities. Funded through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery award, the projects support hurricane recovery efforts and represent a continued investment in resilient infrastructure and collaborative local planning.

The first four projects include engineering studies that focus on neighborhoods and infrastructure within the City of DeLand: the Northwest DeLand/Heritage Place area ($243,000), the Orange Camp Road/Gleneagles study area ($151,500), the Saddlebrook subdivision ($219,910), and the area surrounding DeLand Middle School and the City's Water Reclamation Facility ($213,600). These studies will involve stormwater modeling, engineering analysis, and conceptual design work to evaluate existing conditions and identify solutions.

Separately, the Council approved a $229,189 agreement for the design and permitting of a stormwater pond and pump station in the Lantern Park subdivision in South Daytona. This neighborhood has experienced significant flooding during recent storms that overwhelmed existing drainage infrastructure. Advancing the project into design will allow the City and County to move closer to construction and deliver meaningful relief to residents in this area.

Together, the five projects represent a $1,057,199 investment in stormwater planning and design. They also reflect a coordinated effort between Volusia County and its municipal partners to address stormwater challenges. By combining local insight with County-level planning and funding, the initiatives support data-driven, engineering-based solutions that reduce flood risk, strengthen infrastructure, and protect neighborhoods across the region.

To learn more about each of the five approved projects, visit the May 20 County Council agenda at www.volusia.org/agenda.