The Engineering Department oversees several engineering services for the City of Charleston and provides information on retaining walls, storm drainage, city right of ways, and street design. Please contact us with any questions at 304-348-8106.

RETAINING WALLS

· Retaining wall improvement and design

· Public information regarding condition, status, and historical information on streets, alleys and retaining walls.

STORM DRAINAGE

The Engineering Department provides surveys, designs, cost estimates and plans for construction of storm drains. In addition, Engineering provides the following additional information:

· Maintenance and improvements to the storm drainage systems.

· Storm drains to separate stormwater from sanitary sewers.

· Storm drains for residential street paving.

· Grit chambers for removal of solids from the stormwater.

· Flood control projects.

· Investigate drainage complaints.

· Review and inspect private construction projects, including subdivisions.

· Ensure compliance with City's drainage requirements.

· Determine adequacy of erosion control techniques.

· Ensure compliance with requirements of watershed management organizations.

· Submit proposals for capital improvement projects.

· Develop projects and programs to improve the quality of stormwater runoff as required by the NPDES Stormwater Permit.

· Maintain records of location and depth of as-built storm drains.

· Maintain and provide flood zone information.

RIGHT OF WAY INFORMATION

The Engineering Department is responsible for obtaining land for use as street, alley or other purposes consistent with vehicle or pedestrian transportation. It also obtains easements for storm sewer purposes and temporary construction easements.