Redfern Avenue Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project

Project Scope/Background

Redfern Avenue, between Lords Lane and Haven Street, has experienced ponding in the public right-of-way during intense and typical rain events. Redfern Avenue is a local neighborhood street with no existing stormwater system.

The project will focus on improving stormwater quality and installing a stormwater system, including pipes, inlets, catch basins, rain gardens and infiltration planters where feasible in the public right-of-way.

Schedule

Design: 2025
Construction: 2026

Project Updates

March 28, 2025

Engineering analysis and preliminary design work has started.

Continuing through spring, crews will be in the neighborhood performing topographic survey. Geotechnical Engineers are sampling soils using drilling equipment along Redfern Avenue. Stormwater pipes are also being cleaned and CCTV’d.

January 29, 2025

In February and March, underground utility locates are being marked in the City’s right-of-way to support preliminary survey and geotechnical investigation efforts. Crews may be taking photos, surveying the area for elevation and locations of utilities, assessing tree health, undertaking geotechnical investigations and pavement testing, and gathering data for early design and future construction. Most preliminary work is expected to take a few months, with possible follow-up visits through 2025.

What to Expect:

Survey crews will primarily work in the public right-of-way, but at times, may need to access private properties to verify property corners and monument markers. They will knock on doors or leave door hangers if access is needed.
Occasional daytime lane closures will occur while crews install groundwater monitors or conduct exploratory digging. Flaggers or signage will direct drivers or assist local neighbors with access.
Trees may be flagged during survey work. We will be looking at how to minimize impact to trees and will have an arborist working with the team.
Underground utilities will be marked on the street and in gravel parking areas with colored paint. Paint marks will disappear over time.
Wooden stakes with flags may indicate the public right-of-way, drainage issues, or other considerations. Please do not remove or adjust the stakes.