Underground Water Storage

Westport Stormwater Design Improvements

An underground storage facility will be constructed in the parking lot of SunFresh Market and add more than 1 million gallons of underground stormwater storage. Increasing the underground water storage capacity will help to mitigate frequent flooding issues in Westport, but that’s not all! The City is investing in other public improvements in the area to maximize the investment and avoid future disturbance needs to replace aging infrastructure. Other improvements include: 

  • Waterline Replacements: some of the waterlines in the area date back to the early 1900s. The project is replacing waterlines within the areas of disturbance.

  • Sewer Rehabilitation: The existing combined sewer system has been serving this area for more than a century. Segments of the sewer system that need repair and replacement are also included with the project.  

  • Street Pavement: There are storm sewer improvements that extend outside of the Mill Street Corridor where full streetscaping is proposed. These areas will receive a full mill and overlay along with other sidewalk repairs and improvements.  

  • Streetscape Improvements: Mill Street will be better for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians. The project includes building sidewalks, permeable parking stalls, and a raised intersection at Mill Street and Westport Road to help with traffic calming in the entertainment district. 

Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park & Westport Stormwater Improvements Project

As part of the $25M stormwater infrastructure investment for Kansas City’s Westport District, Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park is playing a critical role in stormwater management as the final water storage point to manage discharge before reentering the existing combined sewer system. 
  
The Westport Stormwater Improvements project will: 

  • Add more than 2 million gallons of underground stormwater storage. 

  • Change the land’s shape to make more space and easier access to Westport.

  • Build a pedestrian path from 43rd Street to Mill Street through the park.

  • Plant native trees. 

  • Identify dedicated space for future park improvements that are not included in the current funding.  

Proposal for Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park in Westport