Projects

​Myrt​le/Morehead Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Phase 2

​Lates​t News
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Update
3/15/2019

The week of March 18th, Oscar Renda will begin work at the intersection of Lexington and Oriole Avenues progressing towards Myrtle Avenue. 

  • Water line relocations will occur first and then the tunnel shaft will be constructed. 
  • The work along Lexington Avenue should take approximately six months to complete. Additional time may be needed for weather and unforeseen circumstances. 
  • Residents will have access to their homes and driveways during the tunneling operation with one-way traffic being allowed on Lexington Avenue. 
  • Oscar Renda is currently working on the Charlotte Housing Authority Property and blasting rock as needed for the stormwater and wastewater systems installation. 
  • Stormwater and wastewater systems installation will begin on Caldwell Street in April. Caldwell Street will be closed for an extended amount of time. 
1/31/2019

​View the January 2019 Open House Meeting Minutes​ and Presentation​.

1/30/2019

​Beginning February 1, the contractor, Oscar Renda, will be conducting subsurface investigations for the future tunneling operation. This effort will take about a week and will include coring samples in the roadway along Lexington, Myrtle and Templeton Avenues. This work will help the contractor better determine the type of soil or underground rock that will be encountered during the tunneling operation.​

1/14/2019

Join us for an Open House to learn more about construction in the neighborhood.

Drop-in anytime to gather information and ask questions. All events will discuss the same information.

  • Jan 24, Thu 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Presentation at noon

  • Jan 24, Thu 5 – 7 p.m. – Presentation at 6 p.m.

  • Jan 26, Sat 10 a.m. – noon – Presentation at 11 a.m.

Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church/Fellowship Hall, 1117 South Blvd.

View the invitation for more information.  

12/27/2018

​Phase II construction begins in January and will start on the Charlotte Housing Authority property located on Euclid Avenue and also at the intersection of Oriole Street and Lexington Avenue. ​

​Overview

The Myrtle Morehead Storm Drainage Improvement Project (Phase 1, com​pleted July 2017 and Phase 2) will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. The project is located within a drainage area of approximately 230 acres. Streets in Phase 2 include Lexington Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Templeton Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Caldwell Street, Cleveland Avenue, Rennselaer Avenue, and Mt. Vernon Avenue.​​  The Construction c​ontract is 3 years for the Phase 2 project area.​

Estimated Cost: $41​,5​00,000*​

*includes all costs associated with this project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, permits, construction, and landscaping.

The project team will manage the project through several phases. Specific work is conducted during each phase and general descriptions with timeframes are below. Public involvement is emphasized throughout the process.

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​Schedule​

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PlanningCOMPLETEDMarch 2007
DesignCOMPLETEDJune 2018
PermittingCOMPLETEDJune 2018
Property Easement/AcquisitionCOMPLETEDJune 2018
BidCOMPLETEDDecember 2018
ConstructionIN PROGRESSJune 2022
WarrantyTBD

Project Team ​

Construction Inspector
910-986-3063
Michael.Lopez@CharlotteNC.gov

Construction Supervisor
704-595-9975​
Philip.Moxley@CharlotteNC.gov

Senior Project Manager
704-336-5676 
CNussman@CharlotteNC.gov ​

​Mult​imedia

​Docum​ents

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Myrtle Morehead February 2019 Mailer.pdfMyrtle Morehead February 2019 Mailer
Myrtle Morehead January 2019 Open House Presentation.pdfMyrtle Morehead January 2019 Open House Presentation
Myrtle Morehead January 2019 Invitation.pdfMyrtle Morehead January 2019 Invitation
Myrtle Morehead December 2018 Mailer.pdfMyrtle Morehead December 2018 Mailer
Myrtle Morehead Phase 2 July 2018 Mailer.pdfMyrtle Morehead Phase 2 July 2018 Mailer

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Project Phases

​​Planning
Survey crews document the existing drainage system and surrounding areas. The project team uses this information, along with property owner input and requests for service, to analyze existing drainage system conditions. Staff hosts a public meeting to present the existing conditions analysis and obtain additional input from property owners. Several improvement alternatives are then developed and evaluated to determine the most economical and least impactful solution. The project team presents the recommended alternative to property owners for input at a public meeting at the end of this phase. This phase typically lasts 12 to 27 months.

Design
The project team develops detailed construction drawings for the selected alternative, addressing pipe sizes and alignments, drainage channel widths, utility relocations and easement locations. A project team member may meet with individual property owners to discuss the drainage system improvements and how construction will impact specific properties. The project team hosts a public meeting to present the preliminary design plan, which illustrates specific improvements to properties, and begin the easement acquisition process. This phase typically lasts 21 to 34 months.

​Permitting
The project team obtains required Federal and State water quality permits and other necessary permits, such as permission to work within railroad and NCDOT rights-of-way, as necessary. This phase typically lasts 3 to 9 months and will overlap with the Design Phase.

Property Easement/Acquisition 
Staff works with property owners to acquire ​​temporary or permanent easements. Easements provide permission for Storm Water Services to access the property, construct the recommended improvement and provide future maintenance. This phase typically lasts 9 to 12 months and will overlap with the Design Phase.

Bid
A competitive bidding process is held to select a qualified contractor to construct the project. By state law, the lowest responsible bidder is awarded the construction contract. This phase typically lasts 7 to 8 months.

Construction
Throughout construction, the project team works to minimize disruption to property owners. The Storm Water Services construction inspector serves as the main point of contact for residents. Notifications of key construction dates will be communicated to residents prior to construction.  This phase varies, depending on the specific project, but typically lasts up to three​​ years.

Warranty
The construction contract includes a warranty guaranteeing materials and workmanship for one year from the date of completion. The construction inspector conducts 6- and 11-month inspections during the warranty period. Upon notification, the contractor must repair defective items at no additional cost. ​


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