The $30 million project will remove about 140 acres from the flood plain, protect 92 structures and remove more than 1,300 parcels from the 100-year flood plain.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the end of the first phase of a major construction project, including a new overflow channel to keep rainwater from flooding streets in Robbins.

There was a celebration Thursday as phase one of a multi-million dollar public project to reduce flooding was completed.

The event brought together key industry experts, including hydrologists, engineers, planners and sustainability leaders, sharing valuable insights on building resilient, eco-friendly communities for the future.

The MWRD and project partners will celebrate the progress made on the Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project.

The 600-acre-foot reservoir, designed to capture 195 million gallons of storage capacity, was completed in 2023.