Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project

We are asking for the community's help and cooperation. Major earthmoving operations have started at Weber Park. For important safety reasons, we urge people to obey the boundaries and not enter the construction site or tamper with it. Within the last week, we have had problems with people entering the site, and the orange fence and construction warning signs continue to be cut or removed.

We do not want anyone hurt, it is very difficult for the equipment operators to see people while working. Our City staff and the contractor continue to try to intercept people before they enter the work zone but can't be everywhere at all times. We need the community's help in keeping a safe work site by not entering the boundary and leaving all signs and fencing in place.

Happening Now

• Excavation and grading in Weber Park Ballfields

Happening Now

• Mobilization
• Site preparation
• Erosion control

Spring/Summer

• Excavation and grading in Weber Park including north of Weber Pond
• Ball field installation

Winter

• Weber Pond and Lynn/Kipling Inundation Area dewatering and dredging
• Boardwalk construction

The planting plan will be finalized this summer. We're working through optimizing the pond hydrology with our project partners and need to finalize the pump operation before finalizing tree placement. After we get a contractor on board, we'll provide a more detailed schedule for the natural resources restoration portion of the project.

Follow along with the roadway reconstruction project here.

At their May 4th meeting, City Council awarded a contract to Rachel Contracting for Phase 2 of the Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project. This involves the pond excavation in Weber Park and the Lynn/Kipling inundation area. Work is expected to start this month.

As we adapt to increasing flood risk from climate change, we’re also restoring ecological integrity in the park.

• We’ve selectively removed invasive, diseased, and disease-prone trees in upland areas.
• After pond construction, we’ll replant trees. We’re carefully selecting species that will thrive in a changing climate as well as fruit and nut-bearing species to provide forage for animals and people.
• The pond edge will be planted with wetland plants and support species including waterfowl, turtles, and frogs.
• Native shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers will be seeded to restore soil health and provide habitat for wildlife, including pollinators.

Many homes in the Morningside neighborhood are at risk for flooding, and climate change is increasing the risk.

Learn more about the flood risk where you live with this interactive map.

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