Watershed Master Plan - Beaver Creek 1 and Buckhead Creek Top Proposed Solutions

Summary

This City Council Work Session agenda item presents proposed solutions for flood mitigation in the Buckhead Creek and Beaver Creek 1 watersheds. The city has completed 10 of 15 watershed studies, identifying over 360 proposed solutions with an estimated total cost of $1.2 billion. For Buckhead Creek, 33 proposed solutions have been identified with a total estimated cost of $156 million. Top solutions include capacity expansion projects at Ireland Dr ($3.6M), Village Dr ($14.7M), and Cape Fear Valley Medical Center & Village Dr ($6.6M).

For Beaver Creek 1, 22 proposed solutions have been identified with a total estimated cost of $63.4 million. Top solutions include culvert replacements at Cottonade Creek ($0.82M) and Freeport Rd ($2.4M), as well as capacity expansion projects at Hallmark Rd ($8.5M) and Yadkin Dr ($4.7M).

The council is asked to provide consensus to approve these proposed solutions for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and to pursue grant funding.

Citizen Impact

Residents in the Buckhead Creek and Beaver Creek 1 watersheds may see reduced flooding and road closures as proposed infrastructure improvements are considered for funding. The total estimated cost for these solutions across both watersheds is approximately $219.4 million.

Confidence

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