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Project Information
The City of Palm Desert is committed to enhancing safety and flood control in our community, especially in areas that are heavily impacted by stormwater. One such location is at the 77700 block of Mountain View, where significant ponding has created unsafe driving conditions and inconveniences for nearby residents during even moderate rainfall events. This area’s street design includes a sump, which can hold up to 4 feet of water, contributing to the issue.
Although the existing underground retention chambers help manage regular water flow, they are not sufficient during heavy storms, leading to the need for a long-term solution. To address this, the City recently purchased a vacant lot in the area with the goal of constructing a retention basin that will better contain excessive water flow.
The new retention basin will be designed to:
Safely contain typical rainfall, making Mountain View safer to navigate during storms.
Minimize flooding during extraordinary storm events, aiming to keep water levels below curb height or at no more than one foot in extreme cases.
This project will improve road safety and reduce the impact on surrounding residents, offering a sustainable solution to stormwater management in the area.
Community Engagement Event Recap: Mountain View Retention Basin Project
On November 21, the City of Palm Desert hosted a community meeting to discuss the Mountain View Retention Basin project. The event occurred at Palm Desert City Hall in the Council Chamber at 5:30 p.m.
Attendees learned about the project through a presentation by the City’s Capital Projects staff and the engineering consultant. The session provided an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their input, fostering a collaborative dialogue about this essential initiative.
The City of Palm Desert is committed to enhancing safety and flood control in our community, especially in areas that are heavily impacted by stormwater. One such location is at the 77700 block of Mountain View, where significant ponding has created unsafe driving conditions and inconveniences for nearby residents during even moderate rainfall events. This area’s street design includes a sump, which can hold up to 4 feet of water, contributing to the issue.
Although the existing underground retention chambers help manage regular water flow, they are not sufficient during heavy storms, leading to the need for a long-term solution. To address this, the City recently purchased a vacant lot in the area with the goal of constructing a retention basin that will better contain excessive water flow.
The new retention basin will be designed to:
Safely contain typical rainfall, making Mountain View safer to navigate during storms.
Minimize flooding during extraordinary storm events, aiming to keep water levels below curb height or at no more than one foot in extreme cases.
This project will improve road safety and reduce the impact on surrounding residents, offering a sustainable solution to stormwater management in the area.
Community Engagement Event Recap: Mountain View Retention Basin Project
On November 21, the City of Palm Desert hosted a community meeting to discuss the Mountain View Retention Basin project. The event occurred at Palm Desert City Hall in the Council Chamber at 5:30 p.m.
Attendees learned about the project through a presentation by the City’s Capital Projects staff and the engineering consultant. The session provided an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their input, fostering a collaborative dialogue about this essential initiative.
