59th Terrace Preliminary Engineering Study and Improvements
Designing for drainage
Project Facts
| Location | Shawnee, Kansas |
| Owner | City of Shawnee |
| Size | 800 LF |
| Cost | $435,200 |
| Status | Completed 2015 |
Overview
The City of Shawnee promised its residents a commitment to improve community living standards through ongoing infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, and called upon our expert team when critical safety improvements were needed for 300 linear feet of roadway and 500 linear feet of storm sewer. This project was a vital part of improving the neighborhood by fixing deteriorating roads and addressing old and undersized storm sewer systems that were negatively impacting homeowners.
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About the project
This project tackled critical safety and infrastructure challenges within the community. The existing stormwater runoff, managed by roadside ditches, posed serious dangers to vehicles traveling nearby, while the deteriorating condition of the asphalt roadway, lacking uniformity and essential features like curbs and gutters, heightened risks. The neighborhood, with diverse property uses including residential, commercial, a church, and a school, faced safety concerns due to the scarcity of sidewalks and inadequate street lighting, impacting residents’ well-being.
Recognizing the urgency of addressing these conditions, the City of Shawnee allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in 2013. This initiative aimed to tackle the issues and entrusted Walter P Moore with a Preliminary Engineering Study (PES) adhering to the Johnson County Stormwater Management Advisory Council (SMAC) requirements for 59th Terrace between King Street and Flint Street.
With the subsequent allocation of SMAC funding to address flooding concerns, Walter P Moore was contracted in 2015 to design and prepare construction documents for the 59th Terrace project. The comprehensive improvements included the installation of an underground storm sewer system, redirecting runoff to a concrete-lined channel west of Flint Street. Roadway enhancements between King Street and Flint Street not only facilitated runoff conveyance to the underground system but also featured new asphalt pavement with concrete curb and gutter. These upgrades extended to driveways for adjacent properties, including St. Joseph Church and School, and the introduction of a new sidewalk for future pedestrian connections, ensuring a safer and more accessible environment within the neighborhood.
