REP LIEU ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CRITICAL STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN ROLLING HILLS ESTATES

LOS ANGELES – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D–Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after a community project he advocated for was included in the government funding bill signed into law last week. The goal of the funded project is to improve stormwater infrastructure in and around Rolling Hills Estates following years of unprecedented rainfall and flooding. Southern California has been heavily impacted by recent severe storms that have stressed critical infrastructure designed to mitigate flooding in the area. This project will help Rolling Hills Estates repair storm drains and install a dry-well system to divert stormwater from entering the Los Angeles Harbor. 

“Southern California has been getting hammered by severe rainstorms, which is stress testing our region’s critical infrastructure,” said Rep. Lieu “Heavy rains in communities like Rolling Hills Estates can lead to dangerous and destructive flooding and land movement. This is why I fought for and secured the federal funding for Rolling Hills Estates to improve their storm water infrastructure. By repairing old storm drains and installing a new system to divert storm water, we can curb the harmful impacts of the unprecedented rainfall and flooding we’ve seen in the last few years.”

“This project reflects the City’s commitment to both public safety and environmental stewardship,” said Mayor Debby Stegura. “By investing in our stormwater infrastructure, we are reducing flood risks, preventing system failures, and protecting waterways from storm-driven pollution. We are proud to advance this work with strong federal partnership and are grateful to Congressman Ted Lieu for his leadership in securing funding for this project in Rolling Hills Estates.”

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