Shillington storm drainage improvement project YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK August 2011 Dear Resident: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its engineering consultant, PBS&J, have completed construction plans and documents for the Shillington Storm Drainage Improvement Project. The plans and documents have been submitted to the City of Charlotte’s contract services department to request competitive bids. After City Council approval, the City awards the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2012. The project area is roughly bound by Park Road to the east, Sharon Road to the north, Sharon Acres Road to the east and includes parts of the Quail Hollow Country Club. The project will improve storm drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding of streets, properties and structures. For more information about this project, please visit our website at http://stormwater.charmeck.org and click on Storm Water Projects drop down menu in the green bar, then Active Projects and Shillington. If you have any questions about this project, please contact Watershed Area Manager Doug Lozner at 704-432-0964 or email dlozner@charlottenc.gov. Engineering & Property Management Storm Water Services Division 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Are you prepared for a flood? Anywhere it rains, it can flood. And floods are Charlotte-Mecklenburg's most common and costly natural disaster. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, flood risks are especially high in the summer and early fall. Thunderstorms, tropical storms and hurricanes can cause heavy rain and flash flooding. During a Flood: • Pay attention to flood watches and warnings. • Turn around, don’t drown! Don’t walk or drive through floodwater. 80% of flood deaths happen in vehicles. • Be prepared to move to higher ground. For more information, visit http://stormwater.charmeck.org