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Burnt Store Drainage Study

Project Description

The drainage study will consist of the collection of hydrologic and hydraulic data, an existing conditions stormwater model, a future conditions model, and an evaluation of conceptual improvements to the existing stormwater management system within the Burnt Store drainage area.  Public involvement meetings will be held throughout the project to seek input on known areas of flooding and other areas of concern. 

Project Location

The Burnt Store area watershed, from the Lee County line, north to generally Notre Dame Blvd.  From Charlotte Harbor, east to the upper reaches of the watershed.

Project Impacts

The entire Burnt Store Area watershed.

Latest Updates

First Public Input Meeting - 7/22/25 at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church.  The Powerpoint presentation from this meeting is linked below.  Notes from the meeting are also linked below.

Second Public Input Meeting - September 23, 2025 at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  The Powerpoint presention from this meeting is linked below.

An update on the study will occur at the March 2, 2026 South Charlotte MSBU meeting where the final build-out model and project recommendations will be discussed. 

The 3rd and final public meeting will be held to discuss the results of the study and review the project recommendations on April 14, 2026 at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Budget

Phase Cost
Engineering $399,700
Funding source(s): South Charlotte Stormwater MSBU

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Planning and Approval 12/02/2024 05/19/2026

Supporting Materials

Burnt Store Drainage Study Project Image

Project Phase
Planning and Project Approval

Last Updated
03/10/2026

Project Manager
Jason Thomas

Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations

Project Number
2024000394

Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering

Design Engineer/Architect
Kimley-Horn

Construction Contractor
n/a

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