Public Meeting for Pioneer High School Stormwater Project (updated)

NOTE: Due to changes in State law, the Office of the Drain Commissioner will be officially renamed the Office of the Water Resources Commissioner in January 2009.

The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Public Schools have been working together to find ways improve water quality and reduce flooding throughout Ann Arbors west side (Allen Creek). Plans are underway for a rainwater collection and treatment system to be located underneath the north lawn of the Pioneer High School property. Construction is planned for December 2009 through August 2010. Please come to hear more details and give us your feedback:

Pioneer High School
Little Theater (Enter from lot off S. Main)
January 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The meeting will begin with some background information about why this site was chosen. The draft design will be presented, followed by a discussion session. The expected result will be an understanding of the intended construction, and to continue incorporating public input into the design process. Another meeting is planned for the spring when designs will be more complete.

There are not expected to be any lane closures of S. Main or Stadium Blvd as a result of this project. There are not expected to be any conflicts with U of M football parking. The main stormwater facilities will be placed below ground. Two small rain gardens will be built near the parking lot. Other landscape features may be added - swale, hedges. More detailed information can be found below:

Draft Conceptual Design
Draft Planview
Presentation to the AAPS Board of Education, Dec. 3
Ann Arbor Chronicle Article of Dec. 8

(Update)
View Presentation in PDF
View Q and A meeting notes