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Montreal is building more sponge parks to soak up rainwater. Here's how they work

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Montreal sponge parks soaking up storm The City of Montreal is implementing more sponge parks to absorb rainfall and runoff.

The storms that bring torrential rain seem to be happening more often.

That's why the City of Montreal says more "sponge parks" are part of a plan to absorb the rainfall and runoff water.

Sponge parks help reduce the risk of urban flooding and the sewer system overflowing since the drainage is controlled.

Watch the video above for the full report by CTV Montreal's Christine Long.