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CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG STORM WATER SERVICES

Partner with Charlotte on Stormwater Management Projects

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services manages runoff, reduces flooding risks, and protects water quality across the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Engage with us through stormwater RFPs and other city contracts for bid opportunities. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is a joint municipal/county stormwater utility that includes the City of Charlotte, the surrounding towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville and Mecklenburg County. Storm Water Services works year-round to manage residents’ drainage and flooding concerns, monitoring surface waters for pollutants, and educating residents about flood safety, pollution prevention, and volunteer opportunities. Businesses can partner with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services through government drainage contracts and drainage maintenance contracts. Explore the city of Charlotte bid opportunities to contribute to repairing and replacing drainage infrastructure, restoring eroded streams and floodplains, mapping floodplains, and managing floodplain development. 

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In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16842
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 2026-01-29 Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace failing storm water infrastructure at 3144, 3200, and 3232 Freedom Drive.  Project will install over 1500 feet of new storm drainage pipe.

 

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Village Lake Dr 2210

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17370
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 Village Lake Dr 2210

Project started due to surface depressions along roadway. City plans to remove and replace corrugated metal pipe with 83 linear feet (LF) of 8’ x 4’ reinforced concrete box culvert; remove and replace two headwalls; remove and replace 311 LF of 15″ reinforced concrete pipe (RCP); remove and replace 42 LF 24″ RCP; remove and replace 27 LF 18″ RCP; bank grading; and remove and replace 85 LF 10” ductile iron pipe of sewer.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-5447
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 2025-10-29 Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project consists of two culverts in series under Cedarbrook Drive and Denbur Drive. Both culvert crossings consist of triple barrel corrugated metal pipe systems. This is a project that was identified by the asset management team and both culvert crossings are actively failing, and preliminary calculations show that the culverts are also undersized.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11749
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-14
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 2026-07-14 Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective M (Sharon Hills)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-7054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Collective M (Sharon Hills)

The need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  This project is a collective package of 7 small Storm Drain Improvement projects that will be constructed under one contract.  This project package is under review and location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Flintridge Dr (2831) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3469
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 2025-10-15 Flintridge Dr (2831) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Laurel Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Laurel Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project is bordered by Laurel Avenue to the north, Dotger Avenue to the south, Randolph Road to the east and Hempstead Place to the west.  The existing drainage system consists of closed pipe systems.  This drainage system is currently undersized and street flooding has been reported on Colville Road and building flooding has been reported on Cranbrook Lane.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-23
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 2026-02-23 Newell Stream Restoration Project

The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective W (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-9972
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 Collective W (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-11515
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-04
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-04 2025-11-04 Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Glory Street to the north, Little Sugar Creek to the south, Sugar Creek Road to the east and Craighead Road to the west. The existing drainage system consists of pipe system under city-maintained road, state-maintained road, and private property. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-12092
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 4213 Tipperary Pl, 2607 Vail Ave, 4600 Randolph Rd.  4213 Tipperary Pl will consist of a reinforced box culvert replacement as well as reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, as well as sidewalk replacement all along Tipperary Place.  2607 Vail Ave will reroute water along Vaile Ave that will consist of new storm drainage pipe and structures as well as sanitary sewer line replacement, concrete driveway and curb replacement, as well as full depth asphalt replacement.  4600 Randolph Rd will consist of CIPP lining across Randolph Rd, a new reinforced concrete pipe alignment with structures, concrete curb, concrete driveway, full depth asphalt, and ditch work along commercial properties and an apartment complex.