Location/project limits

Between Albany Street SW and Dallas Street SW on the north side of State Route 12 in Rochester.

Justification

This project will reduce roadway flooding along Albany Street SW and neighboring streets to the southwest.

Implications for not doing the project

Street flooding would continue along Albany Street SW and neighboring streets.

Strategic Plan

Initiative 8: Support robust and well maintained infrastructure systems for a thriving community.

Initiative 9: Support environmental health and climate stabilization.

Project benefits

• Reduce roadway flooding

• Filter pollutants from stormwater runoff

• Soak water into the ground

• Provide groundwater for the aquifer

• Provide water for the Black River

• Provide new walking trail

• Provide new cross-walk

Estimated project cost

$ 1,500,000

Funding sources

• Washington State Department of Ecology—$1,190,000

• Stormwater Utility Fees—$310,000

Project description

Construct a stormwater pond along Albany Street SW and replace stormwater drainage pipes and catch basins in adjacent residential neighborhood to reduce roadway flooding.

Project addresses:

• Roadway flooding • Water quality • Low stream flows in the Black River • Need for public space

Project photo

Map of project location

Albany Street Stormwater Pond

Stormwater Utility

Project #27W08, District 3

Priority

#1

Stormwater

Pond

Drainage

Improvements

Boundary

Underground

drainage pipes

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