Austin North Main Flood Control

Challenge

Record flooding caused historical damage to the City and it needed to figure out a way to save residents and downtown businesses.

Solution

The project team designed many unique aspects that helped save the City during high water events, including: an invisible flood wall that could be be easily assembled, a hidden storm sewer gate closure structure, low visual impact stormwater pump stations, and a modular garden flood wall. A road was also raised several feet and the project was designed to be a gathering place for community.

Awards

• 2016 Engineering Excellence Honor Award | American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN)