A 1950s farm pond at one of Georgia's busiest parks had leaking banks, failing pipes and decades of sediment; Roswell spent $3.1 million rebuilding it to manage runoff from 52 acres

• ​Habitat features float near the centre of Roswell Area Park’s restored pond.
• A farm pond built in the 1950s at Roswell Area Park in Georgia has reopened after a nearly year-long restoration.
• The $3.1 million project rebuilt the pond’s embankment, replaced ageing stormwater infrastructure, removed decades of sediment and restored the walking trail around the water.