Site work for a water / sewer project in Ocala, Florida. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The County desires to mitigate flooding along SW 52nd Street, just west of Country Road 475, and provide flood relief to not only the road but also surrounding subdivisions during the 100-year storm event. There are no constructed drainage retention areas (DRAs) in the area. During Hurricane Irma on September 10th, SW 52nd Street flooded and remained impassable for several weeks. Anticipated improvements to the Stormwater Management System include new drainage retention areas (DRAs), associated stormwater conveyance infrastructure, and an elevated roadway. The project will provide flood relief for SW 52nd Street, subdivisions: Lemonwood II Phase 7, Deerwood Phase 2 and Luttrell, O.R. Shackleford Land, as well as, S Magnolia Avenue (aka CR 475). The County has secured grant funding from FEMA for the design phase of the project. FEMA grant funding is anticipated for land acquisition and construction, but is not guaranteed at this time. The project is included in the county's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of December 15, 2021, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.