CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Stormwater capital improvement projects (CIPs) are construction projects that replace or improve old stormwater drainage systems to protect water quality and reduce the risk of flooding. CIPs typically include stormwater facilities like treatment swales, vaults, and catch basins that remove pollutants from stormwater. They may also include new beach outfall structures that protect the shoreline from erosion or reduce maintenance requirements. Capital projects are designed to reduce the risk of flooding by improving stormwater flow capacity. BBWARM has a CIP program based the Birch Bay Comprehensive Stormwater Plan and Subwatershed Master Plans. Read more about our capital improvement projects and process below.
CURRENT PROJECTS
SEMIAHMOO DRIVE SOUTH & OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS
Drainage Improvement Project
Construction summer 2026 - The project is currently at the 90% design level. Visit the project website to learn more.
NORMAR PLACE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS
Stormwater Improvement Project
Construction summer 2026 - The next step is to continue working with residents on obtaining easements. Upon resolution, design and permitting work will resume. Visit the project website to learn more.
LORA LANE DRAINAGE & TIDE GATE MODIFICATIONS
Stormwater Improvement Project
Construction late summer 2026 - The next step is to design the project to a 90% level and work with the permitting agencies to accommodate permit stipulations. Visit the project website to learn more.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
HOLEMAN AVENUE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS
Stormwater Improvement Project
2024 Construction - The project aimed to reduce roadway flooding by replacing undersized pipes, installing new catch basins, and re-establishing the existing ditch to match pipe invert elevations. Click here to see project photos and learn more.
COTTONWOOD DRIVE STORMWATER INLET REPAIRS
Drainage Improvement Project
2023 Construction - The project was completed in 2023 and further improved an inlet and the associated berm constructed in 2017. The earthen berm failed in the November 2021 storm event, causing flooding on private property downstream of the inlet. Click here to learn more.
HARBORVIEW ROAD & BIRCH BAY DRIVE
Drainage Improvement Project
2021 Construction - The project was completed in the fall of 2021 and has successfully reduced road and property flooding as a result of high tides and storm events. Click here to learn more.
BIRCH BAY DRIVE & PT. WHITEHORN ROAD
Drainage Improvements
2018-19 Construction - Birch Bay Drive & Pt. Whitehorn Road Drainage Improvements: Phase II of the drainage improvements project on Birch Bay Drive reached substantial completion in November 2019 and final work was finished in February 2020. Click here to learn more.
NORTH COTTONWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
at Hazel Lane
2018 Construction - North Cottonwood Neighborhood (Hazel Lane) Stormwater Improvements Project: Hazel Lane project reached substantial completion on November 14th, 2018. Click here to learn more.
COTTONWOOD DRIVE
Stormwater Improvement Project
2017 Construction - Cottonwood Drive Stormwater Improvements Project: Construction of a new inlet structure in the Cottonwood Court neighborhood was completed in 2017. Click here to learn more.
BIRCH POINT DRAINAGE SYSTEM REPAIR
at DNR Property
2016 Construction - Collaborative Drainage System Repair on Birch Point: The Birch Point outfall was completed in November 2016. Click here to learn more.
SEAVIEW DRIVE
Drainage Upgrade
2015 Construction - Seaview Drive Drainage Upgrade: Construction was completed in December 2015. Click here to learn more
BEACHWAY DRIVE & FERN PARK
Stormwater Improvement Project
2014 Construction - Beachway Drive & Fern Park Stormwater Improvement Project: Construction was completed in the fall of 2014 and spring of 2015. Click here to learn more.
CHAREL TERRACE
Stormwater Improvement Project
2011 Construction - Charel Terrace Stormwater System Improvements: Construction was completed in November 2011 on this Birch Point project. Click here to see project photos and learn more.
COTTONWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
at Cedar Avenue
2013 Construction - Cottonwood Neighborhood Drainage Improvements: Construction was completed in November 2013. Click here to see project photos and learn more.
PROJECT PLANNING INFORMATION
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Click here to learn how stormwater capital projects in the Birch Bay watershed have been identified and selected for engineering evaluation and design.
SUBWATERSHED MASTER PLANS
Click here to view the final drafts of the three Subwatershed Master Plans and their accompanying documents.