Below is a summary from the City's engineer regarding the upcoming project that will deepen the creek bed (AKA "open channel" or "ditch") along Rolling Ridge Drive.
Frank,
The project is moving along with recent field inspections by DNR and other consultant staff as you have noticed. The project is anticipated to start following the receipt of DNR permits in late June.
Kristian Nysome in the Engineering Office will be managing the project and is included in this email. He will be sending out a project information letter to residents in the next two weeks that includes the planned project scope, timeframe and contact information.
This is the next phase of the project, following the upsizing of the culverts that was completed last year, to alleviate the flooding issues in the area that were identified through the City's Storm Water Management Plan. The project is required to reduce property damage risks and improve safety.
The project is being permitted through the DNR and the notice for the public comment period will be sent out by them as necessary based on their permitting process. These are expected to be sent out in the next couple of weeks.
The trees in the ditch area have been evaluated and those that are considered non-invasive, in good condition, and do not directly impact the goal of the project will be worked around. In addition, it is planned to add new City trees along project limits following the completion of the project.
Christopher Langemak, P.E.
Project Engineer
City of Waukesha
P: 262-524-3598
C: 262-349-6512
