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Converse Regional Storm Pond and Conveyance System

Kitsap County SSWM is building a regional stormwater detention pond and approximately 3000 feet of stormwater pipe in the Converse Basin in south Kitsap County.  A regional detention pond will reduce flooding in the Converse Avenue and Pondersa Park areas, improve drainage system effectiveness, and meet the area's future drainage needs.

This basin has a history of wintertime flooding, standing water, and poor stormwater drainage.  In winter 1997, a large rainstorm caused flooding that closed streets and damaged homes.  The regional pond and new pipeline will reduce both the frequent, minor flooding and the less frequent but more damaging storm flooding.		   Site Map
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Project Location
The pipe will be located along Converse Avenue SE:          FACT SHEET

  • Converse Circle south across Sedgwick Road (SR 160) to Converse Cove
  • West through wooded area, across Kerry Lane to Estonia Court
  • Through Estonia Court Pond to the new regional pond

The location for the new regional stormwater pond is on four acres west of Estonia Court.  In addition, there will be a stormwater access road built west of Estonia Court SE, off of SE Sedgwick Road.

Construction Schedule
Work began in May 2010 and is scheduled to be completed in September 2010.  Freeman Bell LLC is the construction contractor.  The work typically will occur from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  This project is listed on the Road Report, although no traffic delays are anticipated.

Work Description
Pipeline:  Works will dig trenches, lay down stormwater pipe, and restore the pavement over the pipe.  Catch basins and manholes will also be installed.  Saws will be used to cut asphalt or concrete pavement.  Roads are expected to stay open, and flaggers will help keep traffic moving.

The pipe under Sedgwick Road has been installed as part of the State's Department of Transportation SR 160 - SR 16 to Long Lake Road street widening project. 

Regional Pond:  Works will clear, dig and build a new embankment for the pond.  An access road also will be built.  New piping will direct stormwater into the pond, and spillways will allow water to flow out.  The pond will be landscaped with native plants and trees.  These plantings, along with increased settling time, will improve the quality of the water leaving the pond.

Cost
The construction cost is $1.45 million.  The project is funded by Kitsap county Surface and Stormwater Management Fees.

Commissioner District 2


Staff contact: Christopher W May PhD or Tim Beachy

Kitsap County Public Works                                                                                      Updated: 06/15/2011
Surface & Stormwater Management Program
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us