Benefits
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Water Quality
Infiltration wells and low impact development, such as bioswales, will divert and infiltrate stormwater runoff to help improve the water quality of our rivers, channels, and ocean.
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Water Supply
Infiltration wells will divert stormwater runoff into underground aquifers, replenishing our local groundwater supply.
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Urban Greening
Planting over 300 trees and drought tolerant landscaping will enhance the community space and reduces the effects of greenhouse gases.
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Community and Education
Passive recreation and educational signage will enhance the community space and increase public awareness on sustainable development.
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The proposed East Los Angeles Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project (Project) located in the unincorporated area of East Los Angeles (East LA),
in Landscape Maintenance District Zone 35, will improve water quality, increase water supply and enhance recreation and the community.
This Project will capture and infiltrate approximately 21 acre-feet of urban and stormwater runoff from a 3,000-acre tributary area of mostly residential and commercial land areas.
The project will also provide above ground improvements such as jogging paths, drought tolerant landscaping, plant over 300 trees, and educational signage.
Schedule
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Date
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| Final Design
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Winter 2018
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| Advertisement and Bidding
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August 2019
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| Construction Award
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April 2020
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| Construction Start
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August 2020
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| Construction Closeout
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Fall 2021
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Partners
• Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis
• California Natural Resource Agency – Urban Greening Grant Program
• State Water Resources Control Board – Proposition 1 Stormwater Implementation Grant Program
• Los Angeles County Flood Control District
• City of Montebello
• City of Monterey Park
• Safe Clean Water Program
Updates
April 20, 2023
Temporary Walking Path Closure
Due to the heavy rain events, the recently completed East Los Angeles Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project developed localized settlement along walking paths and landscaped areas. Now that the storm season has officially ended, Los Angeles County Public Works crews will begin repairing the walking paths as soon as April 20th. Repairs to landscaped areas will require more time to complete due to the need for a remediation plan that will minimize impacts to the already well-established landscaped areas and to prevent future settlements from occurring.
Please note the walking paths will not be accessible during the repair work.
July 2022
Drone Video.
June 13, 2022
Below are photos of the East Los Angeles Sustainable Median Project post-construction, which was completed in late 2021 and inaugurated by Supervisor Hilda Solis and Public Works on May 18, 2022.
Montebello Park Way & Leonard Dr
December 9, 2021
A virtual project information session was hosted on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. Thank you to the community for making it out and providing valuable feedback on the project as we near project completion. Please see below for the presentation and meeting minutes.
May 2021/June 2021
Please be aware that work in the areas highlighted in green may result in temporary lane closures and periodic parking restrictions. Traffic notices and detours will be posted for any required closures or restrictions.
October 13, 2020
Storm drain diversion line construction
Redirects water from an existing storm drain into a new storm drain that will eventually connect with the drywells
Drywell drilling
Drilling 100’+ deep to maximize water capture while allowing the water to soak into the ground
Casing installation
Construction method to keep drilled hole open, prevents caving in of surrounding soils for drywell construction
Drywell pipe sections
Drywell sections will be stacked in the drilled holes and will allow water to soak into the soil, eventually recharging the ground water
September 28, 2020
Construction work hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm
JULY 2, 2020
A virtual project information session was hosted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Thank you to the community for making it out and providing valuable feedback on the project.
Please see below for the presentation along with meeting minutes.
Additionally, please see below for presentations from previous project information sessions.
Mladin Buntich Construction Company, Inc. was the lowest-qualified bidder and was awarded the construction contract on April 14, 2020.
Click on the image below to see the latest project rendering.
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APRIL - MAY 2018
The Draft Addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report was released for a 30-day public review and comment period.
Click on the links below for more information:
Contact
To receive project updates, contact Regina Quan at (626) 300-3255 or RQuan@dpw.lacounty.gov or Kara Plourde at (626) 300-4634 or kdroz@dpw.lacounty.gov.