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Longwood Park is slated to go under construction for drainage improvements beginning this fall to winter 2027, according to city documents.
The project was initiated by resident concerns that were brought to City Council regarding repeated flooding in the area.
What you need to know
The project will reduce the frequency and severity of flooding in the subdivision by bringing the drainage system up to the city's current design standard, city documents note.
The project will be funded by the city's 2023 bond with a budget of nearly $4.84 million.
The details
The existing drainage system is slated to be maximized by regrading the ditches and replacing driveway culverts with adequately sized ones, city documents note.
Additional detention will also be added to meet the city's drainage design criteria.
Design will widen and deepen roadside ditches within the existing right of way to the greatest extent possible, city documents note.
The timeline
The city anticipates 100% of design plans to be ready in June, with bids starting later in the summer for City Council to consider an award in early fall.
Construction will then commence from fall 2026 to early winter 2027, according to city documents.
Learn more
To see updates on the project, visit the city's capital project page, or sign up for construction updates and e-alerts through the city's Everbridge platform.
