Public Meeting

5:30 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 at Landstown High School and Technology Academy, 2001 Concert Drive

The Department of Public Works will share information about proposed water quality improvements to the neighborhood stormwater pond that are designed to treat runoff from nearby homes and roadways. Attendees can review project details outlining the proposed improvements and learn how the project benefits local waterways. During this informal open house, staff will discuss how the project supports the City’s TMDL Phosphorus Action Plan and invite residents to share questions, input and feedback.

Project Status

Current Status & Next Steps

Design is underway and will be completed by June 2027. The project design is funded by Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 100391.

Purpose of the Project

The project will retrofit an existing volume control pond by adding a forebay and manufactured treatment device (MTD) for pre-treatment, new wetland areas and aeration to improve downstream water quality. The retrofit improvements will reduce pollutants from stormwater runoff before entering the North Landing River.

This project supports the implementation of the City’s Local Total Maximum Daily (TMDL) Phosphorus Action Plan.

How the Project Achieves Purpose

The following features will be incorporated into the project to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff draining from residential properties and local roadways to the pond:

  • Forebay and MTD to pre-treat stormwater runoff and allow silt, debris and other pollutants to settle out of the water before it reaches the lake.
  • Wetland areas to promote sedimentation, allow natural plant uptake of phosphorus and nitrogen, and encourage healthy biological activity.
  • Aeration system to improve oxygen levels that support aquatic life.

Quick Facts

Task

Cost/Duration

Project Cost

Task

Design:

Cost/Duration

$550,000

Task

Site Acquisition:

Cost/Duration

$155,000

Task

Private Utility Adjustment:

Cost/Duration

$185,000

Task

Construction:

Cost/Duration

$4,690,000

Project Schedule

Task

Design:

Cost/Duration

September 2024 to June 2027

Task

Site Acquisition:

Cost/Duration

July 2027 to May 2028

Task

Private Utility Adjustment:

Cost/Duration

May 2028 to May 2029

Task

Construction:

Cost/Duration

April 2033 to April 2035

Project Pollutant Removal Benefits

Task

Total phosphorus removal:

Cost/Duration

41 pounds per year

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Project Map

Sunstream Park Pond Water Quality Improvement Project Map