Celia Ave. Culvert Project

Celia Ave. Culvert Replacement Project

The Celia Ave Culvert Replacement Project includes improvements to one Culvert under Celia Avenue and Celia Avenue drainage system. This work will be limited to Celia Ave. Fill out our questionnaire and mail it into Storm Water Services.

Objectives:

Improve storm drainage system on Celia Ave. to reduce street, property and structure flooding.

Cost: TBD
Please note that this figure includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, permits and landscaping.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) project team will manage the Celia Ave. Culvert Replacement Project through the phases listed below. Specific work is conducted during each phase while an emphasis is made on public involvement throughout the entire project.

Planning Phase (Started June 2011)
During the planning phase, questionnaires and other correspondences with the property owners/residents (i.e., emails, phone calls, meetings...) are used to obtain input from property owners. Two improvement alternatives are being evaluated to determine the best solution. The recommended alternative will be presented to the public for comment at the end of the planning phase. The planning phase for this project may last up to 9 months depending on property owner and utility coordination effort.

Property Easement/Acquisition (TBD)
The City's real estate staff works with citizens and businesses to acquire Storm Drainage Easements (SDEs). The City requests that SDEs be donated to provide access to your property to make the recommended improvements and provide future maintenance. In addition to SDEs, temporary construction easements may be needed to access work areas. The bid phase will begin after all easements are acquired. The easement acquisition phase of a project typically lasts 9 months.

Design Phase (TBD)
During the design phase, construction drawings for the alternative selected during the planning phase are developed. Many details must be addressed including the determination of specific pipe sizes and alignments, channel widths and lining types, inlet sizes and locations, utility relocations, and easement locations.

Permitting Phase (TBD)
During the permitting phase, the required water quality permits are obtained from Federal and State governments. The permitting phase of a project typically lasts 3 to 9 months. The permitting phase of a project may overlap other phases.

Bid Phase (TBD)
During the bid phase, the final plans will be circulated to qualified contractors for a competitive bidding process. By state law, the lowest responsible bidder is awarded the construction contract.

Construction Phase (TBD)

Project Team

Jennifer Barker, P.E.
City Project Manager
704-432-0963

Doug Lozner, P.E.
Watershed Area Manager
704-432-0964

Matthew Gustis, P.E.
City Engineering Team Program Manager
704-336-6183

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