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Hamilton Avenue Storm Drain Capacity Upgrade

Storm-drain capacity upgrade intended to reduce flooding and ponding.

Current status
Construction contract approved.
Location
Hamilton Avenue
Street view near Hamilton Avenue
Map of Hamilton Avenue

  1. October 6, 2025: Construction Contract Approved

    Council approved the construction contract and related change-order authority through the consent calendar.

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  2. April 22, 2025 update

    Staff said the project had been advanced ahead of the West Road project because of its priority and would replace undersized 12-, 15-, and 18-inch pipes with a 48-inch pipe. A future project would connect a minimum 36-inch pipe on Center Drive, from Hamilton Avenue to Channing Avenue, into the 48-inch Hamilton pipe.

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