As proposed, the new floodwall would extend approximately 1.5 miles along 111 properties. In order to do the work, the county will need to acquire easements on those lots.

He plans to start selling those lots early next year and estimates it will take five to 10 years to sell them all. The market rate homes would be for full-time homeowners.

David Chalack predicts the value of his $3-million home will plummet if the Bowness berm goes ahead. "That'll drop to $1.5 million, $1.7 million. So, if someone wants to pay me the difference ...

Berm added to New Castle garden helps prevent flooding. ... creating a formal geometric pattern whose design can be viewed most clearly from a second story bank of windows inside the house.

The couple only moved into the home in July from North Carolina. Pam approached the county several times for help, even offering a few suggestions like building a berm around the retention pond ...

Meanwhile, a Volusia County couple has taken matters into their own hands by building a large berm around their home. WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The house is on Taylor Road, just outside ...