Princeton/Somerset
storm drainage improvement project
YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK
November 18, 2011
Dear Resident,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services held its first
public meeting on October 20, 2011 at Freedom Park for the
Princeton/Somerset 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 (by stabilization) where needed.
The meeting provided the opportunity to present the results of
the existing conditions analysis and receive resident input and
suggested solutions. Meeting highlights:
• Project Manager Susan Tolan welcomed the attendees,
introduced the project team and explained the history as
well as the purpose of the project.
• Patrick Blandford, Project Manager for our design
consultant HDR, presented the results of the existing
conditions analysis.
1. Additional catch basins are needed in the streets.
2. Majority of the downstream system is inadequate to
pass 10-year flows without surcharging the system.
3. Several structures are potentially impacted by
flooding.
• Tolan explained that HDR will use the information collected
at the public meeting to finalize the existing conditions
analysis report. This will provide the baseline assessment
for potential design solutions. A preferred solution will be
presented at the next public meeting.
• A question/answer session was held.
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 Princeton/Somerset.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact
Project Manager Susan Tolan at stolan@charlottenc.gov or
704-432-0407.
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Princeton/Somerset Project Update
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PUBLIC MEETING