Neighborhood Stormwater Improvements

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NEIGHBORHOOD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS: The City of New Albany will be looking to utilize American Rescue Plan funds to complete several localized, neighborhood stormwater projects. Previously, the City has used American Rescue Plan funds to help numerous individuals, businesses, and organizations deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has provided funding that targets multiple issues, including homelessness, rent and utility insecurity, food insecurity, drug and alcohol addiction services, mental health services, veterans’ services, and others.

While primarily a tool to combat negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, local governments are also encouraged by the American Rescue Plan to “make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.”

At today’s New Albany Redevelopment Commission meeting, the board will discuss moving forward with a series of projects that will utilize American Rescue Plan funds to address several localized, neighborhood-based stormwater issues.

Five projects were identified to be completed through a combination of citizen reporting, engineering review, and stormwater staff review. These include drainage and stormwater solutions aimed along the following roadways:

  1. Slate Run Road near intersection with Charlestown Road

  2. Slate Run Road near intersection with Laib Drive

  3. Ealy & Griffin Intersection

  4. Oakwood & Pennwood Intersection

  5. Vincennes Street near Lopp Avenue

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The City is currently updating its Stormwater Master Plan, and we are looking for your feedback in identifying other localized, neighborhood-based stormwater projects. Please help us by filling out a brief survey about stormwater in your area. The survey can be found at this link: https://newalbanycityhall.com/stormwaterplan

STORMWATER PUBLIC MEETING: The City will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the Stormwater Master Plan on Wednesday, March 30th at 5:30PM. The meeting will take place at City Hall (142 E Main Street) in the Council Chambers (room 100).