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North Acres Storm Drain Improvements
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November 9, 2026 | Walnut Creek | CIP ID: 5789.149
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Hey Neighbor,
We want to share information about the North Acres Storm Drain Improvements project.
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We will provide an update at the December 15 North Acres Neighborhood Association meeting. Please join us at 7 p.m. at Holy Word Luteran Church, 10601 Bluff Bend Dr.
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Due to the size and complexity of this project, we have divided it into additional phases. Phase 1 was completed in 2021.
We are currently focused on Newport Avenue, which has become Phase 2 of this project. During this phase, we install a storm drain system on Newport Avenue and improve the water line. We’ll also install a new asphalt overlay not only on Newport, but on several other streets as well. We anticipate starting construction on Phase 2 in late 2027.
Phase 3 incudes installation of the rest of the proposed storm drain system. Construction is dependent on the availability of funding.
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What is going on with the curbs?
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To improve drainage, we lowered the asphalt near the curbs on several streets in 2025. This kind of work, called edge‑of‑road milling, removes a thin layer of pavement near the curb so the street returns to its intended height and improves water flow. This work was a temporary fix. As part of phase 2, we will install an asphalt overlay on the streets where this work was done.
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Expect construction activity for gas and Google Fiber
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Google Fiber and Texas Gas are moving their utility lines to make space for the storm drain. This work is expected to take place between January and October 2027.
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Some background on this project
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The neighborhood’s storm drain system is very limited. Stormwater flows from yard to yard and through the streets to the creek. Around fifteen years ago, asphalt on several streets was placed higher than the system was originally designed for. This reduced the space available to hold stormwater during heavy rain.
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