Kissimmee is stepping up its game in stormwater management, starting with significant projects in Bermuda Estates and Lyndell Street, targeting the high-stakes battle against flooding, these initiatives are driven by the need to safeguard neighborhoods still licking their wounds from disasters like Hurricane Ian, as reported by the City of Kissimmee.
Funded by a $250,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, these projects aim to enhance the flow of stormwater away from these areas, which have faced the brunt of the state's unpredictable weather, the upgrades will include new pipes, yard drains, and curb inlets, all integral to the prevention strategy.
Residents can expect the Lyndell Street Drainage Improvement project to kick off early next month, centering on refining the current drainage system to hold back the tide when the skies turn against the city. As for Bermuda Estates, design plans are just about ready to roll out, with construction pegged for a September or October start, tackling the all-too-familiar flood zones and their inadequate stormwater systems by slipping in new and improved infrastructure.
Questions and more details are a call or email away, with Stormwater Engineer Nagel Altrui at the other end to attend to inquiries on the Bermuda Estates and Lyndell Street projects or broader concerns related to special flood hazard areas, all this info and more about Kissimmee's Public Works and Engineering Department can be found here.
