New Water Management System To Combat Flooding In Trebes Park

CHICAGO, IL — Trebes Park near Racine and Webster in Lincoln Park is getting a new system that will help with its notorious flooding, Ald. Michele Smith announced Thursday. Residents have had to deal with flooding and water accumulation at the park for a long time, the alderman said. Chicago's park district is installing the new technology this week, the city said.

The Parjana technology will allow water to percolate naturally through the hard-baked soil underneath the park, the city said.

This new technology has been successfully tested in Mt. Greenwood Park, and Trebes Park will be another test location.

The Trebes Park Advisory Committee is planning to revamp the park, and inviting anyone who would like to get involved to join their group.

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