Drainage
Improvement Projects
$19,750,000
25 proposed projects to reduce flooding and provide for effective drainage control systems.
Why is it Important
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Drainage will be improved for over 500 homes
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Flooding of roadways will be reduced
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Infrastructure will be designed to provide drainage for future development
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The projects were selected from drainage studies, 311 concerns, and known flooding issues
Learn more about each drainage project, potential timeline and estimated cost of design, right of way acquisition, utility relocation, and construction of the 25 projects by selecting the project name. The projects are in no order of priority and that final plans may vary from the following descriptions. You may also find updates to the progress of each project as it is available.
Drainage Bond Project Schedules
Drainage Overall Map Drainage Downtown Map
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Greenhouse Road Regional Detention This project will include 3 berms that will blend into the
natural features of the area. Bike trails are proposed in the area to connect to 28th Street Park, which is located East of Featherston Road.
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Little Osage Trib 2 Phase 2 Channelization and bridge improvements along the upper portions of this tributary.
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North 8th and Main Construct collection system including curb and gutter. Provide for a controlled discharge pipe and energy dissipation.
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NW 9th and D Extend collection system to SW 10th Street. Includes curb and gutter along streets.
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Opal Road Shift Opal Road and connect to SW Vendor. Install the new bridge and bridge approaches. A FEMA grant is being requested for this project.
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SE 3rd and A Install new collection system and cover the cost to increase capacity in the City U area. This will be funded with Street Bonds.
Status Update - This project is under construction. Completion date is 10/21/22.
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SE Henry and F Reroute stormwater to new collection system.
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SW 2nd and O Install pipe to collect water from the highway that is currently flooding homes along "O".
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SW 3rd and C Laterals Local lateral to direct poorly drained areas to the new 48" collector on SW B Street.
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SW 7th and C Lateral Extend the collection system and add curb and gutter.
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SW 10th and F, SW 3rd and B, and SW 6th and Glover Collection System Replace the pipes at the lowest elevation possible from SW 8th to SW 5th. Enclose the open channel through the Park between SW C and SW D. Remove the old wooden bridge in the park. 1280' of 48" pipe to drain the church parking lot to Osage Creek. Extend collection system to drain 25 houses.