Driftwood Keys Stormwater Improvements

For regional stormwater planning projects, the Surface and Stormwater Management Program uses in-house staff and consultants to identify capital needs in specific geographic areas. These areas typically include places where flooding and/or water quality are known to be problems or areas where zoning indicates the potential for increased land use densities. After a study of the area has been completed, specific projects are identified and prioritized. These projects are then moved into the Capital Construction element for final design, property acquisition, and construction.

Project Summary
This geographic region is predominantly single-family residences built without stormwater detention/retention or water quality devices. The majority of the region drains to the Hood Canal through Coon and Sheltered Bay. The goal of the study is to identify specific capital improvement projects to lessen flooding and improve water quality. The study is included in the 2008 capital budget.

Project Boundaries
The boundaries of the project area are the plat of Driftwood Keys and the 12 additions.         MAP  Adobe Acrobat PDF

Project Status (March 2008)
Questionnaires were mailed to approximately 685 property owners and residents within the project boundaries in first week of February. The purpose of the questionnaires and a future public meeting is to gather information about flooding and drainage problems from residents and property owners within the project boundaries. This information will then be used to identify and prioritize appropriate drainage solutions.

Brown and Caldwell Engineering and Environmental consultants was selected as the consultant for the project.

Public Meeting - May 22nd at the Clubhouse

Staff Contact:  Dave Tucker, PE
 

Kitsap County Public Works
Surface and Stormwater Management Program
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
openline@co.kitsap.wa.us