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Kenilworth Romany Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project typeStorm Water Services

Overview

The Kenilworth/Romany Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 233 acres, the project will replace and/or rehabilitate aging infrastructure and provide adequate drainage system capacity.

The project is bordered by Berkely Avenue to the north, Buchanan Street to the south, Morehead Street to the east and East Boulevard to the west. Streets in the project area include Romany Road, Scott Avenue, Kenilworth Avenue, Waverly Avenue, Buchanan Street, Linganore Place, and Dilworth Road.

Project Updates

April 2023

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and Hall Contracting continue with construction. Thank you for your continued patience.

Construction updates

• Water line improvements at the intersection of Berkley Avenue and Dilworth Road are complete and restoration of the intersection is underway.
• Storm drainage and water line improvements will continue along Berkley Avenue toward Lexington Avenue.
• Storm drainage and water line improvements at Romany Road and Dilworth Avenue are complete, restoration of the intersection will take place at the completion of the project, anticipated to be mid-2023.

Additional updates

• As infrastructure improvements are completed, restoration of pavement, curb, and sidewalk will continue.
• To ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and crew, please follow all signs.

Estimated Cost: $21,800,000*

*includes all costs associated with this project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, permits, construction, and landscaping.

Project Phase: Construction

Learn more about project phases.

Map of Project Area

Schedule

Phase	Status	End date
Planning	Completed	April 2013
Design	Completed	July 2019
Permitting	Completed	July 2019
Property Easement/Acquisition	Completed	July 2019
Bid	Completed	March 2020
Construction	In Progress	Mid 2023
Warranty	TBD