The Muddy Creek Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce flooding and erosion in the project area.  The project is currently in the Construction Phase.  A general description and range of typical timeframes for project phases is given below. 

Muddy Creek/Campbell Creek Restoration has been approved to receive federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.  This project will result in restoration and enhancement of 7,373 linear feet of stream and 6.1 acres of wetland along Muddy Creek and Eastland Branch, tributaries to Campbell Creek in the McAlpine Creek watershed. The Muddy Creek project will also implement four storm water best management practices (BMPs) that will address storm water pollutants in a highly urbanized area. These BMPs will also detain storm water runoff, enhancing and protecting the receiving streams from the scouring effects of urban runoff. The project will create, enhance, and protect forested riparian areas. A new 27.9 acre riparian wildlife habitat conservation area will be created.

More information about City environmental projects receiving federal funding through ARRA

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Design Phase (Completed January 2009)
During the design phase, construction drawings for the alternative selected during the planning phase are developed.  Many details must be addressed including the determination of specific pipe sizes and alignments, channel widths and lining types, inlet sizes and locations, utility relocations, and easement locations.  The design phase of a project typically lasts 21 to 34 months.

Permitting Phase (Completed October 2008)
During the permitting phase, the required water quality permits are obtained from Federal and State governments.  Other permits such as permission to work within railroad and NCDOT rights-of-way will be obtained during this phase.  The permitting phase of a project typically lasts 3 to 9 months.  The permitting phase of a project may overlap other phases.

Property Easement/Acquisition (Completed February 2009)
The City's real estate staff works with citizens and businesses to acquire Storm Drainage Easements (SDEs), and Conservation Easements (CEs). The City requests that SDEs and CEs be donated to provide access to your property to make the recommended improvements and provide future maintenance.  In addition to SDEs, temporary construction easements may be needed to access work areas.  The bid phase will begin after all easements are acquired.  The easement acquisition phase of a project typically lasts 8 to 12 months.

If you have any questions about easement acquisition, please contact Julie Millea, City Real Estate Agent, 704-336-3104.

Bid Phase (Completed June 2009)
During the bid phase, the final plans will be circulated to qualified contractors for a competitive bidding process.  By state law, the lowest responsible bidder is awarded the construction contract.  The bid phase of a project typically lasts 4 to 5 months.

Construction Phase (Complete September 2010)
Throughout construction, efforts will be made to minimize disruption to nearby property owners.  Construction of proposed improvements will be supervised by City inspectors.  Notifications of key construction dates and will be mailed to residents prior to construction.  Because projects vary in size, the typical construction phase of a project can last from 3 months to over 2 years.

Project Team

Jennifer Barker, P.E.
City Project Manager
704-432-0963

Doug Lozner, P.E.
Watershed Area Manager
704-432-0964

Matthew Gustis, P.E.
City Engineering Team Program Manager
704-336-6183

Newsletters

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Meeting Minutes

May 7, 2008 
September 28, 2006