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The Warren Street Flood Risk Reduction project will improve the drainage system in the area along Exposition Blvd., Warren St., Carlton Road, Mount Laurel Lane and Hillview Road in the Tarrytown neighborhood.

Public Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a public meeting on March 12.

Overview

Watershed Protection Department has received several local flooding complaints from residents in this area. Local flooding is the type of flooding that generally occurs away from the creek. It occurs due to an undersized or lack of local drainage system The project is intended to alleviate the flooding of buildings, yards, and streets through upgraded and/or new storm drain infrastructure. Austin Water is partnering on the project to improve or replace water and wastewater lines in the area. The project will be designed and constructed in phases.

Project Map

The illustration below shows the proposed alignment for the storm drain infrastructure improvements.

Proposed Storm Drain Improvements

Timeline

Our capital improvement projects take many years from start to finish. The process typically includes the following phases:

  • Feasibility Study: When several potential solutions are evaluated.
  • Preliminary Engineering: When a solution is identified and costs are estimated.
  • Design: When the details are worked out, construction plans drawn up and drainage easements are acquired.
  • Permitting and Bidding: When all permits are acquired and a contractor is hired.
  • Construction: When the project is built.
  • Post Construction: Projects typically include a year-long warranty period.

The preliminary engineering phase is complete and design is expected to start in Spring 2025. The schedule is dependent on current, known conditions and funding availability.

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