Meadowridge
storm drainage improvement project
YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK
December 9, 2011
Dear Resident,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services held its first public
meeting on November 10, 2011 at Living Saviour Lutheran Church for
the Meadowridge Storm Drainage Improvement Project. The goals of
this project are to reduce flooding of streets and structures, as well
as reduce erosion along the stream and channel.
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The meeting presented general project information on Capital
Improvement Projects and existing storm water issues within the
project area were discussed. Meeting highlights:
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Project Manager Danee McGee welcomed the attendees and
introduced the project team.
Scott Sigmon, Project Manager for our design consultant W. K.
Dickson, explained the existing storm drainage system as well as
deficiencies and variances from City Design Standards.
Danee McGee discussed the project’s next steps. The phases
and timeframes of a typical storm drainage improvement
project were presented:
1. Planning: 12-27 months (current phase)
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Meadowridge Project Update
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PUBLIC MEETING
2. Design: 21-34 months
3. Bid and Award: 4-5 months
4. Construction: 3 months to more than 2 years
Danee made the citizens aware that project updates will be
mailed quarterly to keep them informed of progress.
A question/answer session was held. Danee invited the
residents to form smaller groups to review the existing
condition summary maps and to provide additional information
about drainage issues in the neighborhood.
For more information about this project or detailed meeting
minutes, please visit our website at http://stormwater.charmeck.
org and click on Storm Water Projects, Storm Water Projects again,
then Meadowridge.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact Project
Manager Danee McGee at dmcgee@charlottenc.gov or
704-336-4102.