Stormwater Improvements

If you have questions or concerns about the ongoing Stormwater Management Projects, please contact:

Director of Engineering, Katie Barron – 214-987-5401

Area of Interest 2 – Phases 1 and 2 – Under Design

Schematic Design is underway for proposed underground detention at Coffee Park, as well as removal and replacement to the existing stormwater system in Turtle Creek Boulevard between Coffee Park and Caruth Park.  This work will also include the addition lateral detention pipes to store water underground and release slowly.  Once the schematic concept is approved, both Phases 1 and 2 will proceed to construction documents for bidding.  

Area of Interest 3 – Phase 1 – Under Design

Schematic Design is underway for the entire Area of Interest 3 basin.  In the graphic below, the ‘solid’ lines represent Phase 1 of this basin, and ‘dashed’ lines represent future projects for construction, but are included in the current preliminary design efforts.  Phase 1 of AOI 3 will be advanced to construction documents for bidding, and includes underground detention at Curtis Park and UP Elementary, removal and replacement of existing stormwater pipes in Thackery St. from Lovers Lane to Turtle Creek Boulevard, and lateral detention pipes under Stanford.

Phasing for both Area of Interest 2 and 3 is still being determined, in order to optimize the construction sequence of improvements in both basins for the best results.  This information is expected in early 2024, with construction of the first phase anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

Area of Interest 1 – Phase III Stormwater – Stormwater Pipe Replacement Project – Under Design

Additional improvements to the stormwater system involving infrastructure under nearby sections of Colgate, Marquette, and Airline are currently under design.  Those improvements are currently on hold while the City is under negotiations for a City Limit Boundary Adjustment with the City of Dallas.  

Phase II Stormwater Pipe Replacement Project - Complete

In Spring of 2022, the second phase of a multi-year project to improve the City’s stormwater system and reduce runoff in neighborhoods near Caruth Park was completed.  The project involved removal and replacement of existing pipe in portions of Southwestern and Hillcrest, construction of an inlet to channel runoff to the underground detention structure in Caruth Park, and its connection to the outlet side in Hillcrest.  During this phase, crews also dredged the pond in Caruth Park. 

Phase I Stormwater Detention Project - Complete

In late 2020, work was completed on the first phase of this multi-year project. With the installation of an underground detention structure in Caruth Park, the capacity of the City's stormwater system increased by 11 acre-feet. That equates to just over 3.5 million gallons.

Above-ground improvements

• Installation of 10,000 square yards of new Tiff Bermuda sod above the detention structure
• The turf is designed for high-intensity use and offers better playing conditions
• With improved drainage, after heavy rain events, the play field will be available for use more quickly
• The new irrigation system for the turf east of the pond has advanced spray head technology and uses smart controllers
• New decorative light poles on the park's east side
• New handicap parking spaces and ramps