The Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace aging infrastructure plus reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 45 acres. The project area is bordered by Glory Street to the north, Little Sugar Creek to the south, Sugar Creek Road to the east and Craighead Road to the west.
July 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and Land Design, Inc. are in the process of acquiring easements needed for construction. The project team is also working on finalizing the design plans. The real estate acquisition phase should be complete soon and then the bid phase will begin. During this phase, the final plans will be circulated to qualified contractors for a competitive bidding process. Once City Council awards the contract, construction will be scheduled.
*includes all costs associated with this project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, permits, construction, and landscaping.
Learn more about project phases.
Storm Water Services
Steven McCraney Project Manager 980-297-9995 Steven.McCraney@charlottenc.gov
John Keene Senior Project Manager 980-293-2086John.Keene@charlottenc.gov
Crystal Goode, PE, CFMProgram Manager980-475-9018Crystal.Goode@charlottenc.gov