Projects Archive - The City of Asheville

Carter Street – Ann Street – Patton Avenue Stormwater Improvement ProjectDowntownIn ProgressWell-planned and Livable CommunityConstruction on the Carter - Ann - Patton Stormwater Improvements Project is underway. This is a Public Works Stormwater Capital Project with cooperation from several other agencies that are providing financial and other support for the project.Coords: Edwin Place – Celia Place – Canterbury Road Stormwater Improvement ProjectNorthIn ProgressWell-planned and Livable CommunityThe area at the intersection of Edwin Place and Celia Place experiences significant flooding during high intensity storm events due to aged and undersized infrastructure. Additional areas in the contributing watershed along Sunset Parkway and Canterbury Road also experience flooding. To alleviate flooding, the City has produced construction plans for infrastructure replacement across Edwin Place, tying into the existing stream beyond Murdock Avenue.Coords: Forest Hill Road & Caledonia Road Stormwater Improvement ProjectEastArchivedWell-planned and Livable CommunityProject construction began in the fall of 2021 with substantial completion this winter 2021.Coords: Hiawassee Street Stormwater System RepairDowntownIn ProgressProject Overview Stormwater crews have been working diligently since May 9 after heavy rainfall impacted the area. Crews have identified a significant number of utility conflicts in the area, preventing crews from installing the new stormwater lines. Staff are analyzing the possibility of rerouting and upgrading the line down Hiawassee St. from Rankin to North Lexington. Coords: Kenilworth Culvert Replacement Stormwater Operations ProjectEastArchivedCompleteWell-planned and Livable CommunityA Public Works Stormwater Operations team replaced failing pipes that ran underneath Kenilworth Road near its intersection with Rosefield Drive with a new larger pipe. This work was particularly challenging because of all the underground utilities surrounding the pipe. The headwalls were also replaced and the creek banks stabilized in this area as part of this work. Coords: Lake Craig Sediment Removal Stormwater Capital Improvements ProjectEastArchivedWell-planned and Livable CommunityThis project involved grading and removal of sediment from the site to improve flood capacity near Azalea Road and John B. Lewis Soccer Fields. Work included erosion control, grading, removal of sediment, and reseeding to establish ground cover.Coords: Shiloh Culvert RehabilitationSouthIn ProgressWell-planned and Livable CommunityOver the years, the bottom of the culverts started rusting out in many spots, which has caused a depression in the ground at the walking track, near the Hampton Street side. Temporary repairs have been made in the past, but now it is time for a longer-term solution.Coords: Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee StudyCitywideAccepting InputIn ProgressClean, Safe and Healthy EnvironmentAsheville’s Stormwater program has been funded by a stormwater fee for more than 17 years in order to meet the requirements of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit and Stormwater Management Plan. In order to better serve our community, the City is proactively assessing our program and identifying areas where improvement is necessitated.Coords: Sulphur Springs Stormwater Capital Improvements ProjectWestArchivedWell-planned and Livable CommunityA new drainage system, as well as an upgrade to a smaller existing stormwater system, was installed primarily along Sulphur Springs Road just past the recently renamed Lucy S. Herring Elementary School to Carrier Street. Coords: