Benefits
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Water Quality
• Sewer Diversion
• Treat and Return to Storm Drain
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②
Community and Recreation
• Educational Signage
• Drought Tolerant Plants
• Restoration of Park Amenities
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The Alondra Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Park (Project), located in the Unincorporated Los Angeles County area of
El Camino Village (3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260), will revitalize an existing park with new stormwater infrastructure,
new soccer and multi-purpose turf fields, and two rehabilitated baseball fields. The Project will capture and treat dry-weather and
stormwater runoff from a 4,495-acre drainage area, with up to 40 acre-feet of runoff during a single storm event, by retaining runoff
in a subsurface storage system.
Captured runoff will be diverted to the sewer system during off peak hours and
excess flows will be treated and released back into the storm drain system. The Project will capture flows from the Cities of El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach,
and Redondo Beach, along with Unincorporated County areas. The Project also includes nature-based solutions with the planting of native and drought-tolerant vegetation and trees,
bio-swales, and permeable pavements that mimic natural processes, which will improve stormwater quality by preventing stormwater pollutants from ultimately discharging
into to the Dominguez Channel.
Partners
• Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell
• County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
• Los Angeles County Flood Control District
• City of El Segundo
• City of Hawthorne
• City of Lawndale
• City of Manhattan Beach
• City of Redondo Beach
Schedule
| Final Plans
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February 2023
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| Advertise and Award
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August 2023
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| Begin Construction
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January 2024
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| Complete Construction
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1st Quarter of 2026
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Updates
Traffic Update 9/24/2024
Starting on Monday, 10/7/2024, the traffic control measures will transition to a new phase. Traffic lanes will be shifted to the north side of Manhattan Beach Blvd while work is carried out on the south side. There will be two westbound lanes between Doty Ave and Prairie Ave, and one lane for eastbound traffic. Motorists are urged to drive safely and follow the temporary striping and signage. The sidewalk on the south side of Manhattan Beach Blvd. will not be accessible to pedestrians.
August 30, 2024 - Resident Impact
Starting on Tuesday, 9/3/24, the contractor will be performing work along the residential side street of Manhattan Beach Blvd, affecting the residents as highlighted in the map below. There may be additional dust, noise, and vibration during the working hours of 7 AM – 3:30 PM; however, access will be restored at the end of each workday. The intersection of Doty Ave and Manhattan Beach Blvd will remain open. For additional information, please check the construction notice issued by the contractor below.
Manhattan Beach Property Access Restriction Flyer
For project or traffic related questions, please contact Project Manager Mona Bitar at (323) 326-7473 and
mbitar@dpw.lacounty.gov,
or Lara Awad at (626) 300-4647 and
lawad@dpw.lacounty.gov
The Alondra Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project is actively under construction. Images of the construction progress have been linked below.
April 16, 2024
TRAFFIC UPDATE
With construction activity taking place on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, local access through the construction zone will be managed with temporary traffic control measures to ensure the safety of motorists and construction crews on Manhattan Beach Boulevard between Osage and Cranbrook Avenues. Traffic impacts can be expected from May to December 2024. During this time, at least one lane in each direction will remain open to vehicular traffic. Motorists are encouraged to plan trips accordingly, allowing for extra travel time or consider alternate routes if possible.
For project or traffic related questions, please contact Project Manager Mona Bitar at (323) 326-7473 and
mbitar@dpw.lacounty.gov,
or Lara Awad at (626) 300-4647 and
lawad@dpw.lacounty.gov
January 29, 2024
The Project began construction. Project is anticipated to be completed in mid 2026.
November 8, 2023
A community information session was held on Wednesday November 8, 2023. Public Works shared a presentation in the community room at Alondra Park from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Public Works provided more details regarding construction impacts, timeline, and schedule of the Alondra Park Multi-benefit Stormwater Capture Project.
Approximately 20 community members attended this event to learn more about the upcoming project, provide feedback and ask questions. Our team made note of every question and comment asked during and after the presentation.
We have included our responses to your questions and concerns in the attachment below.
April 20, 2023
A community information session was held on Thursday April 20, 2023. Thank you to the community members and all who attended to learn about the project updates and share feedback. Another information session is scheduled for July 20, 2023, to share new information regarding the construction schedule and impacts of the project. Please see below for the presentation slides and project flyer handout.
January 14, 2022
The Addendum to the Dominguez Channel Watershed Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was released for a voluntary 30-day public review and comment period. Click on the links below for more information.
October 28, 2021
Los Angeles County Public Works staff, in partnership with the office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, participated in the Trick or Treat Village event at Alondra Park on October 28, 2021 to give the community an update on the
Alondra Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture Project. On display were project renderings showing the various features such as the underground storage chambers, new soccer and baseball fields, and bioswales. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
See below for renderings and event mailer.
August 26, 2020
A virtual community information session was held on Tuesday August 18, 2020. Thank you to the community members who joined to learn about the project and share feedback. Please see below for the presentation slides and notes, including questions and answers from the evening.
Contacts
To receive project updates, please contact
Mona Bitar or Lara Awad at [Mbitar@pw.lacounty.gov; Lawad@pw.lacounty.gov;]