1/13/26 – What is Happening Now

• The city of Clearwater is making significant progress on the design and is about to award the construction of six permanent pump stations as part of the North Beach Stormwater Improvement Project Phase 1 work.
• Design is based on a balance of aesthetics, functionality and permitting considerations.
• In March, City Council is expected to consider awarding the construction for Phase 1. Awarding construction early allows the city to order specialized equipment that takes longer to receive, helping speed up the overall timeline.
• After construction is awarded, residents will begin receiving updates as the contractor finalizes the construction plan. Communication will continue throughout the project so residents know what to expect.

Phase 1

Phase 1 effort to install permanent pump stations will provide relief during normal rainstorms with high tides and allow removal of the temporary pumps that have helped reduce flooding. 

• 6 new pump stations.
• Upgrading of the existing pump station’s (Kipling) electrical system and adding the first interconnection once permit is approved.
• Installing LIVE monitoring, warning & data collection system at the pump stations.
• Upgrading our Tidal Valve Program (including maintenance).

Phase 2

At the same time Phase 1 moves forward, the city’s Public Works Department is working with the design firm to prepare the Phase 2 award with the goal of transitioning straight from Phase 1 to Phase 2.  Phase 2 will include the larger buildout and upsizing of the system.

Study alternatives (permeable pavements/driveways, green area swales).

Extend and upgrade the gravity system, and possible additional pump stations.