Ly o n C o u r t
storm drainage improvement project
February, 3, 2012
YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK
Dear Resident,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services held its
second public meeting for the Lyon Court Storm Drainage
Improvement Project on January 5, 2012 at Holy Lutheran
Church. The project goals are update the 70- to 80-year old
infrastructure, reduce flooding in structures and streets,
increase channel capacity and reduce erosion.
• Mr. Martin also described proposed alternative
alignments along Hamorton Place, Tippah Avenue,
Morningside Drive, and between Nassau Boulevard and
Thurmond Place to divert water and ease the installation
of infrastructure.
• A question and answer session was held.
Meeting highlights:
• Project Manager William Harris introduced the project
team, described the project boundaries, summarized the
existing problem areas and proposed improvements.
• Andrew Martin, engineering consultant with USI,
explained the need for the project and gave more detail
on the problem areas.
• Mr. Martin described proposed improvements including
a buried primary system pipe replacement, culvert
replacement, and channel and bank stabilization.
For more information about this project or detailed meeting
minutes, please visit http://stormwater.charmeck.org and
click on Storm Water Projects drop down menu in the green
bar, then Active Projects and Lyon Court.
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Lyon Court Project Update
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PUBLIC MEETING
If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager
William Harris at wtharris@charlottenc.gov or 704-353-1147.