6
th
and Graham
storm drainage improvement project
YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK
Dear Resident,
October 2013
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services has hired
a consultant, HDR to study and investigate possible
improvements to the storm drainage system in the 6th
and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project area.
The project borders are I-77 to the northwest, 10th Street
to the northeast, N. Tryon Street to the southeast and
Trade Street to the southwest. This project is within a
drainage area of approximately 200 acres. We will be
analyzing the condition of the storm drainage system
within the project area for potential improvements.
Over the last couple of months, HDR has been modeling
the storm drain system to determine how well it is
working and to locate any problems. The next step will
be to start analyzing possible alternatives for fixing the
problems.
Part of this analysis includes looking at what effects any
changes will have on the downstream systems.
HDR may need additional survey or utility information.
HDR or one of their subcontractors Bio-Nomic Services
(video drain pipes), or R. Joe. Harris & Associates
(surveyors) may need to enter your property to collect
survey data on the existing storm drainage system. While
State law authorizes access to private property for this
purpose, no buildings or structures will be entered or
disturbed.
If you have questions, please contact Project Manager
Greg Cole at 704-336-4824 or gcole@charlottenc.gov.
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Don’t wash your car on your driveway or in the street.
Soap suds flow to the nearest storm drain, then
directly into the nearest creek. That could kill fish and
other aquatic life.
Instead, park your car on your lawn to wash it. Or,
better yet, take your car to a professional car wash
where the water is cleaned. You’ll have a clean car and
all of us will have clean streams.
For more information visit stormwater.charmeck.org