(From the City of Springfield)
Jefferson Avenue and Bennett Street has reopened, marking the completion of the Fassnight Creek Stormwater and Greenway Trail Improvements Project, a multi-purpose project that included reconstruction of bridges and roadways and floodplain improvements to reduce flooding hazards to motorists and nearby neighborhoods.
Phase 2 of the project consisted of stormwater improvements, including raised streets and new bridges at Bennett Street and Jefferson Avenue to safely pass the 100-year flood; stream bank stabilization to reduce erosion and protect adjacent properties; a detention basin to improve water quality; and floodplain improvements to reduce flood damages to nearby properties.
The $3.8 million project cost included a projected $2.5 million for construction and an additional $1.3 million for design costs and purchase of 15 properties in the floodplain. All properties were acquired voluntarily with no use of eminent domain. The project was funded by stormwater bonds approved by voters in 2001 and 2004 paid for by the Level Property Tax. Additional funding was provided by the Springfield-Greene County Parks Sales Tax approved by voters in 2006. That tax had a sunset in June 2012.
The City would like to thank everyone for their patience while the extensive improvements were being constructed.
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