Projects

​Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services starts several new projects each year to improve and protect the water quality of local streams. At the very beginning, a potential project is evaluated to determine if it is feasible and will continue on through the planning, design and construction phases.

During this feasibility phase, several things occur:

• Environmental conditions are assessed.
• Surveys of potentially involved properties are conducted.
• Measurements of water quality and aquatic habitat may be taken.
• An evaluation of the drainage system's location and condition is conducted.
• Properties where easements might be needed are identified and staff discusses and acquires easements from property owners.
• A conceptual level design effort may occur.
• A cost analysis is conducted to determine if the project meets Storm Water Services' standards and program goals. 

It is important to note:

• The feasibility phase is used to determine if a project is viable and will continue on further. There is no certainty that the project will move on to construction.
• Sometimes Storm Water Services utilizes consultants to perform feasibility analyzes including water quality monitoring or surveying. Property owners may see these consultants working in the area.
• Typically, there will not be any construction activity or heavy equipment used during the feasibility phase.
• The feasibility phase of a project can range from six months to a year, or longer depending on the scale of the project and the time it takes to acquire easements.

Bria​n Wilson, Project Manager
704-591-9131​​
BMWilson@CharlotteNC.gov​

​Newell Stream Restoration
Sha​wn C. McDonald, PE, CPESC, Project Manager
704-432-0963
Shawn.McDonald@CharlotteNC​.gov​