Improvements to include property acquisitions, stormwater pump stations, construction of detention/retention ponds, barriers and gates, storm drainpipe and structure improvements, culvert improvements, channel improvements, channel/ditch clearing, and roadway improvements.

Project Status and Funding Source

Phase 1A: As of August 2025, the design consultant is incorporating the City’s review comments from the 30% design submittal and working towards 60% designs.

Phase 1B: Design is anticipated to begin in 2026.

This project is funded by CIP 100596.

This project includes design, property acquisition, private utilities, inspections, and construction of improvements to alleviate widespread flooding due to moderate rain events impacting the Church Point, Thoroughgood, and adjacent neighborhoods, along with portions of Pleasure House Road and Northampton Boulevard US13. Improvements may include new large storm drainpipe and structure improvements, stormwater conveyance channel improvements, channel maintenance clearing, outfall improvements, stormwater pump stations, roadway improvements, and a new stormwater management/BMP facility at the Bayside Recreation Center.

The improvements must be phased to prevent adverse downstream impacts:

Phase 1A - BMP and Church Point Drainage Improvements

  • New large storm drainpipes and structures
  • New stormwater management/BMP facilities

Phase 1B - Pleasure House Rd and Northampton Blvd culvert improvements

  • New large storm drainpipes and structures.
  • New culvert crossing under Shore Drive.
  • New larger culvert crossings under Pleasure House Rd and Northampton Blvd.
  • Ditch improvements between Pleasure House Rd and Northampton Blvd.

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