Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Project typeStorm Water Services
Overview

The Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 40 acres, the project will replace aging infrastructure and provide adequate system capacity. The project area is bordered by East 4th Street to the north, Baxter Street to the south, Caswell Road to the east and Baldwin Avenue to the west.

Project Updates

June 2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and engineering consultant Woolpert continue with the design phase. The project team is developing detailed drawings for the proposed improvements.

Ahead of the larger Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project, Storm Water Services will be moving forward with storm drainage improvements between Henley Place and Baxter Street. Design plans are being finalized and the bid phase will begin soon. 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.

                

Estimated Cost: To Be Determined*

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


Project Phase: Design

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