Project Details
Description
The City of Saint Paul will be working on the existing stormwater pond near the intersection of Bush Avenue and Desoto Street. The work will retrofit the existing structure from a dry detention basin to a water quality improvement facility.
Work will include:
- Expansion of the pond
- Soil amendments
- Enhanced plantings
- Modified pond outlet
Benefits of the project include:
- Reduction of the volume of stormwater runoff
- Removal of sediments and nutrients from stormwater
- Improvement of water quality in downstream waterbodies, such as the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin
- Futhers Satin Paul's climate resiliency goals
This project is funded by the sewer utility. There are not assessments to property owners.
Streets may be closed and no parking signs posted during sewer work.
Location
- Desoto Street between Minnehaha Avenue East and Bush Avenue
- Bush Avenue between Desoto Street and Bradley Street
Timeline
January to June 2024
Construction to Start April 8
- Construction is scheduled to start April 8, weather permitting
- Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of June
