The stormwater management system along the Marion County road network requires constant care to maintain an acceptable level of service for water quality and quantity control. Routine mowing occurs on road right-of-ways and drainage retention areas (DRAs). In addition, the Road Division addresses routine repairs such as erosion, minor structure damage, and sinkhole repairs. There are times, however, when a higher degree of maintenance work is required.

Compiled below are several projects initiated by the Stormwater Division to address large scale maintenance projects, as well as, known water quality and drainage issues.

The Pipe and Swale Restoration projects begin with a comprehensive investigation of the condition of swales and associated pipes along County-maintained roads. Work includes cleaning of clogged pipes, grading of swales and replacement of crushed pipes to ensure proper runoff flow. End treatments are constructed for pipes that do not have a mitered concrete end-section to protect them from future damage.

Other Major Maintenance work involves the removal of tree and vegetative debris, clearing, grubbing, grading, fence repair, and soil stabilization in overgrown DRAs. The goal of this work is to restore the DRAs to their original, constructed condition and functionality.