Command Construction Industries, LLC crews completed the excavation of Easton Park. Heavy rainfalls in recent weeks have caused flooding in the park and delayed the installation of underground water chambers that are designed to store more than 3 million gallons of water and reduce localized flooding.
The crews, in conjunction with Sewerage and Water Board (SWB), began cleaning, repairing, and in some instances replacing drainage lines on North Lopez and North White streets.
Public safety is our priority; the park and adjacent facilities will remain closed until work is complete. The approximately $7.3M project was designed by Stantec and is scheduled to be complete in summer 2020.
In addition to underground storage at Easton Park, the scope of work calls for new utilities and pipes, new pavement and new landscaping in rain gardens along St. Peter, Toulouse, N. Rendon, N. Lopez, N. Gayoso and N. White streets. Intermittent block and lane closures should be anticipated.
The goals for the project include:
- Increasing drainage to reduce flooding;
- Utilizing green infrastructure to slow, retain, and absorb storm water;
- Beautifying with green areas;
- Replenishing groundwater; and
- Storing rainwater underground.
View the preconstruction public meeting presentation here.
