Stormwater Projects

Your Stormwater and Engineering team is dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure for our community. Track our advancements as we work towards a more sustainable and effective stormwater management system in Palm Coast!

London Waterway Expansion

The City of Palm Coast will be expanding  the Stormwater attenuation and treatment capacity of the London Waterway by utilizing City-owned property that is adjacent to the London Canal to build a 'lake' that will double as a passive park and neighborhood amenity.  The project objectives are to: 

  • Provide flood storage to reduce peak flood elevations in London Waterway. 
  • Improve water quality in receiving waters with Stormwater treatment. 
  • Enhance the environment to support native fauna and flora. 
  • Deliver an aesthetic project and environmental benefits to the local community. 
  • Use as a passive neighborhood park. 

View the latest updates below.

To date, over 220,000 cubic yards of dirt has been removed from the project site, nearly 90% of the total to be removed upon completion. This dirt will be repurposed for use at the site of the City of Palm Coast's new maintenance operation facility. 

A generalized natural water line has been established and crews have begun work on the walkable deck and entranceway. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Update: London Waterway Expansion Project

The City of Palm Coast's Stormwater and Engineering department has initiated the London Waterway Expansion project to enhance stormwater management and water quality in the city’s London, Jefferson, and Belleaire waterways. The project, launched in November 2023, encompasses major excavation efforts across a 19-acre site situated between Leaver Dr. and London Dr.

Project Highlights:

  • Excavation Site: 19 acres cleared and prepared.
  • Water Storage: Creation of a 13-acre pond.
  • Recreational Features: Two boardwalks extending into the pond and two tree islands.
  • Environmental Enhancements: Natural vegetation planted along the perimeter for aesthetics.

This initiative aims to increase stormwater storage capacity and provide natural beauty to the city's "L" and "B" sections.

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Project Notification: London Waterway Expansion


On November 21, 2023, Contractor’s from Custom Built Marine Construction, Inc. will begin mobilizing at the London Waterway Expansion Project site to begin excavation and construction of the London Waterway Passive Park (see map).

Beginning 11/21/2023 contractors will be present on-site Monday – Friday (no weekends or holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to no later than 6:00 p.m. Crews will begin with clearing and removal of trees and will then begin to excavate the “lake” which will require large machinery and trucks. This could generate a significant amount of noise during working hours. Trucks will be hauling a large quantity of dirt from the London Waterway project site to a location off US-1 and will be utilizing residential roads Leaver Drive, London Drive and Londonderry Drive. This phase of the project will take several months to complete, and residents can expect to see multiple large trucks per day passing through the area. Please reference the Hauling Route Map to see the route Contractor’s will be taking for dirt removal and disposal.

In the weeks leading up to the start of this project, you can expect to see crews on-site from Custom Built Marine Construction and Universal Engineering, Inc taking videos and doing survey work in preparation for official start of project on November 21st, 2023.

It is not expected that resident’s water, sewer, or electricity will be disrupted during construction of this project. Contractor’s and subcontractors will be particularly careful working in this area as to not disturb residents’ services for the duration of this project.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Customer Service at 386-986-2360 or customer-service@palmcoastgov.com. For project updates please visit our CIP Dashboard

Residential Swale Pilot Program

The City of Palm Coast is excited to announce a new pilot program launched by the Stormwater and Engineering Department to enhance swale maintenance across the community. Starting May 1, this initiative focuses on selectively regrading and resodding high spots in swales, addressing specific problem areas without requiring complete overhauls. This approach ensures efficient maintenance of high-functioning swales with minor issues and reflects the city's ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and services for residents. The pilot program will expand to other areas in the coming months, while full regrading and resodding will still be necessary for some sections of the city's extensive swale network.

 

View the latest updates below. 

The City of Palm Coast is excited to announce the launch of a new pilot program by the Stormwater and Engineering Department to improve swale maintenance. Starting May 1, this initiative targets high spots in swales for selective regrading and resodding, avoiding full overhauls. The program focuses on enhancing infrastructure and services for residents. So far, progress includes:

  • P Section: Spot regrading completed in May.
  • R and W Sections: Full regrading accomplished in May.
  • June: Ongoing spot regrading in the W section and full regrades in the northern P section.
  • July Plans: Scheduled work for the B and L sections.

Pine Lakes Parkway Milling and Resurfacing

On September 3, crews began work on the milling and resurfacing of Pine Lakes Parkway. Starting at Belle Terre south, crews will be working over the course of the next 3-4 weeks to completely resurface both lanes of traffic along the roadway. 

Crews have made considerable progress on the milling and resurfacing of Pine Lakes Pkwy despite inclement weather conditions throughout the week. Crews have completed one lane of nearly all of Pine Lakes Pkwy south between Belle Terre and Palm Coast Pkwy and will continue on to Pine Lakes Pkwy north next week.