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sierra drive drainage

Sierra Drive Stormwater Improvement Project

Stormwater System Upgrade

We're evaluating ways to reduce flooding and erosion on Sierra Drive and Balboa Road.

Project Details

 
Type:
Stormwater
Budget:
$1 million
Project Lead:
Stormwater Management
Contractors:
HDR, Inc. (Design); Carolina Civilworks Inc. (Construction)

Contact

 

Gilles Bellot, PE
Project Manager
919-996-4001

Lead Department:
Engineering Services
Service Unit:
Stormwater

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Planning

This phase is complete.

Phase Contacts

 

Gilles Bellot, PE
Project Manager
919-996-4001

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Design

This phase is complete. 

 

Phase Contacts

 

Gilles Bellot, PE
Project Manager
919-996-4001

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Right of Way Acquisition

We completed the design for this project and are now in the pre-construction phase. We have: 

  • Routed and finalized the construction contract; and, 
  • Received required permits and easement acquisitions for the project. 

There have been a few delays related to material availability. Construction is now expected to start in the spring and last about eight months.

Phase Contacts

 

Gilles Bellot, PE
Project Manager
919-996-4001

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Construction

Phase details coming soon.

Phase Contacts

 

Gilles Bellot, PE
Project Manager
919-996-4001

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Complete

Phase details coming soon.

Phase Contacts

 

Gilles Bellot, PE
Project Manager
919-996-4001

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Schedule

Date Activity
Fall 2012 First public meeting held
Spring 2013 Planning study complete and second public meeting held
Fall 2018 Phase I design begins
Winter 2021 Phase I design complete
Spring 2022 Phase I construction begins
Fall 2022 Phase I construction complete

Background

The stormwater system on Sierra Drive includes open channels (streams) and pipes. The pipes drain to Balboa Road toward Lawrence Drive. Eventually, the system leads to pipes underneath I-40. We need to update the system so that the area doesn't flood.

The Study

The preliminary study was done in three phases:

  • Looking at the condition;
  • Determining alternatives; and,
  • Working on the preliminary plan. 

The goal is to study, analyze, and implement project(s) to alleviate structure/public street flooding and erosion.

Maps & Plans

 

Sierra Drive Project Map

Resources

 

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