Client
Suwannee River Water Management District
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Location
Starke, Florida 
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Start Date
October 2005
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Completion Date
August 2006

Scope

Pratt Street, a collector road in the City of Starke, has a history of flooding due to stormwater runoff from U.S. Highway 301 and the adjacent residential areas.

The new stormwater system  consists of a 1.5 acre wet pond controlling the water table 10 feet below surface to  provide treatment and attenuation of the 50-year critical event. A shallow dry area adjacent to the wet pond  provides additional storage for  larger events, and is designed with under drains so that the area serves as a park and butterfly garden with public access. These ponds are directly adjacent to the new Bradford County Library site, and are designed to provide attenuation of peak flows from the library site. 

The existing sanitary sewer system along approximately one mile of Pratt Street was replaced and the street repaved.

The project required coordination with the city, county, water management district, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the public. BCI was responsible for  weekly construction observations, coordinating with the contractor during construction, and resolving utility conflicts.

Specific project tasks included:

• Modeling to determine level of service provided
• Design of pond slope reinforcement
• Design of piping and bleed down along one mile of Pratt Street to avoid utilities
• A shallow retention area with underdrains that doubles as a park and butterfly garden
• Maintaining existing trees where possible
• Coordination with FDOT, Starke, Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD), and Bradford County
• Preparation and submittal of all permit documents
• Preparation of bid documents and conducted pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
• Construction Inspection
• Review of submittals