East Little Havana Flood Improvements

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Project Number: 40-B233804

Project Scope:

Design and construction of stormwater infrastructure and associated roadway improvements including new and upsized stormwater inlets and pipes, exfiltration trenches, gravity drainage wells, stormwater pumpstation with injection wells, roadway reconstruction, sidewalks, ADA ramps, curbs and gutters, signage and pavement markings. This project also includes a requested Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) for water main system betterments.

Project Cost Estimate:

$37,069,877

Project Benefits and Impacts:

The project will help alleviate localized flooding experienced by the community.

  • Number of properties impacted: Total = 1,222 (653 Residential and 569 Non-Residential)
  • Total property value protected: $940M

Project Boundaries:

The project limits are bounded by NW 2nd Street to the North, SW 6th Street to the South, SW 17th Avenue to the West, and SW 8th Avenue to the East. The stormwater pump station location is anticipated in the vicinity of SW 1st Street and SW 15th Avenue.

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Road Closures:

Some road closures may occur during construction but will be sequenced appropriately to minimize disruption to the residents.

Estimated Construction Timeline:

  • Estimated Construction Start: Fall 2027
  • Estimated Construction End: Fall 2029

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