This project consists of two, separately funded parts: a water quality improvements portion and a park amenities portion. The goal of these projects is to manage water quantity, improve water quality, improve wetland habitat and species in addition to creating new recreational opportunities in the Olive Road Headwaters area.
The water quality improvement portion of this project includes the design and construction of a retention pond and hydrodynamic separator to treat stormwater that flows off Olive Road into Carpenter Creek, which ultimately flows into Bayou Texar.
The park amenities portion of the project will enhance public access with a nature trail and paddle-craft launch, allowing users to access the 'lake' feature of the creek. Public access to the area will also be increased with the creation of a new parking area. This plan additionally includes the implementation of a pollinator garden and a passive recreation area which will feature tables and benches.
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Carpenter Creek Headwaters open house will be hosted on June 5th, 2023 at 5 PM in the Ferry Pass Middle School Cafeteria. Moffatt & Nichol will be presenting the project concept plan.
| Milestone | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Acquisition | 10/26/2023 | Escambia County receipt of Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) as authorized by Northwest Florida Water Management District. |
| Permit Acquisition | 2/14/2024 | County receipt of exemption letter from Army Corps of Engineers in relation to Carpenter Creek Headwaters Project. Exemptions apply to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. |
| 90% Design Plans | 11/28/2023 | Receipt of 90% Design Plans from consultant firm Moffatt & Nichol for Carpenter Creek Headwaters Project. |
| Design Notice to Proceed | 1/30/2023 | |
| 60% Design Plans | 6/27/2023 | Receipt of 60% design plans from consultant firm Moffatt & Nichol for Carpenter Creek Headwaters Project. |
| Design Award | 1/15/2023 | Carpenter Creek Headwaters Design and Engineering services contract awarded to Moffatt & Nichol. |
| A/E Shortlisting | 10/11/2022 | |
| RLI Advertised | 8/15/2022 |
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