Stormwater Damage Could Lead To Cave-Ins, Georgia HOA Residents Fear
Residents of an HOA in Roswell, Georgia, are worried that stormwater damage may lead to the roads caving in, but budget constraints block the path to repairs.
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Residents of an HOA in Roswell, Georgia, are worried that stormwater damage may lead to the roads caving in, but budget constraints block the path to repairs.
A Consistent Sinkhole Problem
The Willow Brook subdivision in Roswell has several problems on its hands. A 15-foot sinkhole recently caved in, and residents of this 30-home community are worried that another might form. A road cave-in is possible thanks to heavy rains, a rusty old pipe, and an overflowing creek.
The community is currently facing stormwater damage, and repairs cost much money. With residents operating on a limited income, paying for stormwater repairs may not be on the table.
Tony Dunbar, the former president of the HOA, said heavy rains usually contribute to the overflowing creek. The water then floods the road where a sinkhole has already caved in, and another has formed. It doesn’t help that rainwater coming from Warsaw Road is also causing stormwater damage.
Resident and HOA treasurer Gleide Cancio-Cubero is concerned about the longevity of the roads.
“We don’t know if we can survive with this for 10 years, five years, or six months,” Cancio-Cubero told local news.
Awaiting Action
Because new development and the rainwater from Warsaw Road are also responsible, the HOA is seeking help from the city of Roswell for repairs. Dunbar even spoke to Mayor Kurt Wilson about the flooding and sinkhole problem. But, he failed to receive a possible course of action.
According to Wilson, Willow Brook is not alone. Several residential communities are also experiencing the same problem. Now, city officials are investigating the phenomenon.
Dunbar has taken it upon himself to build a driveway next to his home. Since his home sits near the front of the subdivision, he’s hoping the driveway will allow residents to have a way out in case of floods.
“It’s only a matter of time, all of this is going to collapse,” Dunbar warned.
Seeking Funding Assistance
Residents of Willow Brook are responsible for stormwater repairs and maintenance. However, repairing the pipe would cost the residents around $300,000 — money the residents don’t have. Most of the residents in the subdivision are senior citizens. They don’t have the extra income to pay for such a costly repair job.
Mayor Wilson understands that the city needs a “comprehensive stormwater policy to deal with all private neighborhoods.” He cannot offer any assistance to Willow Brook as of now.
Wilson met with U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s office in April to discuss potential financial assistance. But they were only preliminary discussions, and no concrete funding plan is currently in place.
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