Flood Damage To River Parks Measured In The Millions

It may cost as much as $8 million to repair flooding damage to the Tulsa River Park system. Large sections of the park were under water for more than a week.

Monday, June 17th 2019, 5:44 pm

By: News On 6

Flood Damage To River Parks Measured In The Millions

It may cost as much as $8 million to repair flooding damage to the Tulsa River Park system. Large sections of the park were under water for more than a week.

River Parks Executive Director Matt Meyer says the process will be long and they will have to prioritize repairs based on available resources.

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There is no word on how the city plans to pay for the work.

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