Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project
Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project
Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City launched this major stormwater E HANNA AVE
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E PARIS ST E PARIS ST
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OSCEOLA PL
away from roads and properties. This work E COMMANCHE AVE
E CARACAS ST
boro
E WILDER AVE
benefits:
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E ELLICOTT ST
Hills
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E CARACAS ST
E NEW ORLEANS AVE
New drinking water pipelines to replace E ELLICOTT ST
E LOUISIANA AVE
aging pipelines, reducing the potential for
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future water main breaks and leaks; W OSBORNE AVE
N NEBRASKA AVE
Additional fire hydrants to improve fire
N CENTRAL AVE
protection; and
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N 13TH ST
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Multi-modal transportation mobility W CHELSEA ST
improvements on Central Avenue LEGEND
between Osborne Avenue and Stormwater, Watermain & Miscellaneous Water Mains Only Transportation Improvements
Hillsborough Avenue.
Funding for this project is provided by the City of Tampa and the
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
PROJECT BENEFITS
Relieve flooding in residential and commercial Enhance vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle safety
areas of Seminole Heights along Central Avenue
Improve wet-weather driving conditions along Improve fire protection for homes and businesses
hurricane evacuation routes
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Some temporary road closures, lane closures and detours will be required.
All changes in traffic flow will be clearly marked and flaggers will help direct
traffic when necessary.
Trees along the route will be protected where possible. Some trees may
require trimming, pruning or removal.
Residential streets excavated to install pipes, culverts and other utilities will
be replaced in-kind. If brick streets in the Historic District are impacted, they
will be restored with brick per City standards. If asphalt streets or streets
with gray asphalt brick in the Historic District are impacted, they will be
restored with an asphalt surface in accordance with current City standards.
Sidewalks and crosswalks will be constructed or enhanced as the need is
identified by the City’s Transportation Division.
Curbs and gutters will be added or restored in all areas where stormwater
improvements are made.
TEAM
The City selected Wade Trim and David Nelson Construction to design and build
the project. Wade Trim/David Nelson Construction has specialized expertise to
successfully design, permit and construct the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding
Relief Project.