The Village has issued a press release updating interested parties on the Booker Park Stormwater Drainage Project. The Document is provided below, alongside an updated timeline graphic, and can be viewed in English or Spanish.
For more information please contact the Village's Public Information Officer (PIO) Daniel Eick at villagehall [at] indiantownfl.gov.
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For Immediate Release
January 26, 2022
Contacts:
Daniel Eick, Public Information Officer, 772-233-0713
Howard W. Brown, Jr., AICP, ICMA-CM, 772-285-8732
Indiantown Begins Stormwater Drainage Improvements Project in Booker Park
State of Florida Appropriated $2M Towards Neighborhood Improvement Project
Indiantown, FL – The Village of Indiantown recently began a $2.18 million project to improve stormwater drainage and roads in the Booker Park neighborhood. Construction activity will begin over the next two weeks, starting at Palm Beach Street and 173 Avenue.
The contractor received the notice to proceed on January 17, 2022. During the work, there may be limited and temporary access to some streets and homes’ driveways; however, local access for residents will always be maintained. All work will be conducted on the public right of way.
“Since we incorporated, our priority has always been to make improvements to our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Jacqueline Gary Clarke, Village of Indiantown. “Flooding is a major issue in Booker Park, and we are thrilled to finally have obtained the funding to move forward for this much-needed project.”
In August 2020, the Village received a $50,000 grant to complete an improvement study. The study examined existing stormwater control systems and analyzed vulnerabilities to develop plans to correct deficiencies. Based on the study results, the improvements project provides stormwater drainage and road improvements to Booker Park, including creating swales and driveway culverts to alleviate flooding in the area. The program also calls for road resurfacing and placing new sod in the work area.
“Utility relocates are possible in this project as some water lines were placed underground many years ago and may interfere with the stormwater lines. All parties are anticipating this to occur and have made provisions to address,” said Bill Archebelle, public works director and consulting engineer from Bowman Engineering.
Funding sources for the $2.18M neighborhood improvement project include $2M from the Florida State General Appropriation Act HB500 with the remaining $180K from the Village of Indiantown FY21 budget.
The project manager and civil engineer of record is CAPTEC Engineering, Inc., and the certified general contractor is PRP Construction Group, both based in Martin County. During construction, residents can contact 772-597-6923 for information, concerns, or questions.