Ludlowville Stormwater Control Project
Project Background
Ludlowville, located in northeastern Tompkins County, has experienced repeated, localized flooding associated in large storm events. Area property owners are concerned about increased flood events associated with stormwater. There is a need for a specialized study of the area’s hydrology and the development of an engineered system to assist in reducing the damage associated with these stormwater events. The Ludlowville Stormwater Control Project will be implemented in three distinct and consecutive phases over the course of approximately three years. Phase I includes the Project Feasibility Study, Phase II: Design Implementation and Phase III: Project Construction.
Ludlowville Stormwater Control Project Partners
Town of Lansing Highway Department
Town of Lansing, Zoning, Planning, and Code Enforcement
Tompkins County Planning Department
Tompkins County Highway Department
Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Project Schedule
Summer 2008 Selection of Engineering Consultant - Barton and Loguidice (http://www.bartonandloguidice.com/)
Summer 2008 Community Questionnaire
August 2008 Project Kickoff Public Meeting (meeting agenda, meeting minutes)
Lansing Star Kickoff Meeting Coverage
Fall 2008 Historical Data Review Summary
Fall 2008 Field work and engineering analysis
December 2008 Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Report
December 2008 Public Meeting
Winter 2008-09 Development of Mitigation Designs
Spring 2009 Public Meeting
Summer 2009 Initial Construction of Mitigation Measures
Summer 2010 Continued Construction of Mitigation Measures
December 2010 Project Completion
Community Questionnaire and Historical Data Review
Barton & Loguidice (B&L), the engineer hired for the project, will prepare a community questionnaire for citizens within the watershed. The questionnaire will be utilized to obtain historical information on local flooding from impacted residents and will also serve to define the interested stakeholders in the project. A stakeholder kick-off meeting will be scheduled to introduce the project team to the area residents, discuss the general project goals and objectives, the project scope, and solicit additional information and concepts from the stakeholders beyond the information provided in the questionnaires.
Evaluation of Existing Conditions
A Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Report will be prepared that identifies the existing conditions in the watershed drainage area. The report will identify areas of concern and will serve as the basis for evaluating design alternatives. The Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Report will build upon previous studies to reflect current site conditions, and will present conceptual scenarios for stormwater and infrastructure improvements. It is anticipated that one (1) meeting will be held with the Project Team to present the Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Report. Following review and comment from the Project Team, the Technical Report will be made available for public review.
Evaluation Of Design Alternatives
B&L will identify the extent of improvements that would be necessary to contain the design storms within the existing flood plain limits or the stream channel. This report will provide remedial alternatives incorporating a cost-benefit analysis, community support acceptance, feasibility and overall protection of the watershed resources as key selection criteria. Improvements to be evaluated may include construction of new detention basins, modification of stream channel alignment and replacement or modification of existing structures. Meetings will be scheduled with the Project Team and stakeholders to present and discuss the Alternatives Analysis Report.
Design Of Preferred Alternative
Following input from the Project Team and community, B&L will progress with the design of the preferred alternative. Construction drawings and permitting will be provided as part of this phase.
Project Construction
Project improvements will likely be constructed by Town and County personnel. B&L and T.G. Miller will serve as active members of the construction management team and will assist the Town and County with construction administration and inspection as needed.
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