Easterly Creek Outfall Systems Plan
Public Information Meeting
Thursday, May 10, 2012
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aurora Center for Active Adults
30 Del Mar Circle
Aurora, CO 80011
Join project sponsors to learn more about an outfall systems planning study for the Easterly Creek watershed. This is a stormwater drainage master plan. The study area is generally bounded on the east by Peoria Street, on the south by
Alameda Avenue, on the west by Havana and Boston Streets, and on the north by 25th Avenue.
Project Overview
The Easterly Creek drainage basin collects and conveys stormwater runoff from an area as far to the east as Peoria Street, as far south as E. Alameda Avenue, as far west as E. Chester Street, and as far north as E. 25th Avenue. The basin, which collects runoff from an approximately 3 square mile area, lacks adequate drainage inlets, storm sewers, and other stormwater infrastructure to drain the basin to Westerly Creek, resulting in frequent flooding of local properties.
This Outfall Systems Planning study seeks first to identify and to understand the problem areas and the reasons behind the flooding problems. The first step in the identification of problem areas is to estimate how much rainfall runs off the impervious surfaces and where that runoff concentrates. Next, an estimate of how much runoff can be collected and carried by the existing stormwater facilities will be assembled to establish a starting point for the development of possible design alternatives to mitigate the flooding in problem areas. The final goal of the project is to put together a preliminary design for the best alternative(s) identified by the design team and the stakeholders that will ultimately advance to a final design and be constructed in the future.
Project Goals
Project Sponsors
The Easterly Creek drainage basin collects and conveys stormwater runoff from an area as far to the east as Peoria Street, as far south as E. Alameda Avenue, as far west as E. Chester Street, and as far north as E. 25th Avenue. The basin, which collects runoff from an approximately 3 square mile area, lacks adequate drainage inlets, storm sewers, and other stormwater infrastructure to drain the basin to Westerly Creek, resulting in frequent flooding of local properties.
This Outfall Systems Planning study seeks first to identify and to understand the problem areas and the reasons behind the flooding problems. The first step in the identification of problem areas is to estimate how much rainfall runs off the impervious surfaces and where that runoff concentrates. Next, an estimate of how much runoff can be collected and carried by the existing stormwater facilities will be assembled to establish a starting point for the development of possible design alternatives to mitigate the flooding in problem areas. The final goal of the project is to put together a preliminary design for the best alternative(s) identified by the design team and the stakeholders that will ultimately advance to a final design and be constructed in the future.
Project Goals
- Determine the areas where runoff accumulates and creates flooding problems
- Understand where the runoff goes for different amounts and intensities of rainfall and how flooding problems are created
- Obtain input from the community with respect to existing problem areas and potential solutions
- Evaluate alternatives that may include more inlets, larger storm sewer pipes, detention basins, and water quality enhancements
- Craft a preliminary design for the preferred alternative that efficiently and effectively alleviates flooding concerns, enhances water quality, and provides a community benefit
Project Sponsors
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Project Stakeholders
The following stakeholders are invited to participate and provide input during the planning process:
Project Engineer
SEH
The following stakeholders are invited to participate and provide input during the planning process:
- Individual Property Owners
- Residents
- Homeowner Associations
- Neighborhood Groups
- Business Owners
Project Engineer
SEH
