CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
WEST IRVING CREEK Channel Improvements from W Pioneer Drive to Alan-a-Dale
COMMUNITY MEETING #1
JANUARY 25, 2022
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INTRODUCTIONS & BACKGROUND PROJECT OVERVIEW
Q&A AND BREAKOUT
MEETING AGENDA
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1. I N T R O D U C T I O N S
Confluence Near Tipton Road
& BACKGROUND
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PROJECT TEAM
Walter Thomas, PE
Garry Fennell, PE, CFM
Brent Redd
Justin Oswald, PE, CFM
City Engineer
Floodplain Manager
MDU Programs Manager
Project Manager Freese and Nichols, Inc.
PLUS MANY OTHERS IRVING CITIZENS FREESE AND NICHOLS IRVING MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL PARKS AND RECREATION I MC PH R O O FV ETM + A CDAEPEI PT ABL E N A LE EN NT TS & E X P E R TWI SA ET E R U T I L I T I E S www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
WHAT IS WEST IRVING CREEK? ▪ Drains 3+ square miles – 15%+ of the City south of SH-183 ▪ Runs for 3+ miles – from Wyche Park to outfall south of Oakdale Road
▪ Constructed in the 1960s ▪ Inadequate to meet current standards for conveyance of 100-year flood events www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
WEST IRVING
HISTORY ▪ History of street and home flooding ▪ Portions not mapped by FEMA ▪ Urgent improvements underway: ▪ Wyche Park Detention ▪ Construction begins soon ▪ Hogbottoms Outfall Debris Collector ▪ Completed in 2021
Channel Near Capacity at Bowman Street
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MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY ▪ City reinvesting in the MDU ▪ Issuing bonds backed by fee increase ▪ #1 City Council priority for MDU ▪ Project expected to cost $90+ million
▪ MDU program provides opportunity for a long term fix ▪ Comprehensive Study completed 2021
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S T U DY R E S U LT S 250+
PROPERTIES AT RISK www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
PHASED C A PA C I T Y IMPROVEMENT S
Current Project Future Phase
Future Phase Future Phase www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
2. P R O J E C T
Delaware Creek Construction
OVERVIEW
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PROJECT BENEFITS
▪ Pre-Project Flooding
▪ Post-Project Flooding www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
CAPACITY ▪ Similar to recent Delaware Creek Project ▪ Additional Detention ▪ Reconstruct Channel with Vertical Walls ▪ Minimize Footprint ▪ Replace or Add Fencing ▪ Improve Aesthetics ▪ Provide 100-Year Capacity
Delaware Creek www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
CHANNEL
SECTION ▪ Narrow easement behind residential lots ▪ Vertical walls for deeper channel ▪ Construction footprint larger than the finished wall ▪ Private structures may be within or adjacent to easement ▪ Relocation or shoring may be necessary
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CHANNEL
BRIDGES
Existing Crossing ▪ 4-5 Bridge Replacements ▪ Replace small pipes with large single span ▪ Improve aesthetics Single Span Bridge Delaware Creek
▪ Evaluate traffic impacts www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
WATER &
WASTEWATER
▪ Approx. 15 conflicts ▪ Adjusted before channel work ▪ Minimize service disruption ▪ Provide capacity for future needs ▪ Other Water, Wastewater, and Paving work on-going between Conflans and Yorkshire
Wastewater Bore Delaware Creek www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
WYCHE
PARK
▪ Deepen Park by approx. 8 feet ▪ Pond for water quality and amenity
▪ Provide forebay and trash collection ▪ Natural edge for water quality, erosion and safety ▪ Other amenities such as trails, trees etc.
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SIDEWALK
▪ New entrance to Wyche Park at Lawrence may be considered
CONNECTIONS
▪ New connection to Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail may be considered www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
PROJECT SCHEDULE 2022 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
2023
2024
2025
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Community Meeting #1 Field Survey Work Engineering Plans Property Coordination
Community Meeting #2 Bid and Award Community Meeting #3 Construction
▪ Design completed by Q1 2023 ▪ Construction expected to begin Q3 2023 www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
PROJECT WEBSITE
▪ http://www.cityofirving.org/WestIrvingCreek ▪ Site will be refreshed with project updates
▪ Provide your feedback about flooding and project concerns! www.cityofirving.org /WestIrvingCreek
3. Q U E S T I O N S
Before and After on Delaware Creek
& ANSWERS
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