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Richmond council approves borings for Howard Street storm‑sewer as first step toward future reconstruction
Summary
Council authorized a $7,650 geotechnical investigation to support a future Howard Street storm‑sewer and curb‑and‑gutter reconstruction, after staff said the work is needed to connect runoff under railroad tracks and residents asked whether the work will alleviate backyard flooding.
Richmond’s City Council voted Dec. 1 to authorize a geotechnical investigation for Howard Street, approving a $7,650 contract with G2 Consulting to perform soil borings and deliver a soils report.
City Manager told council the project is designed to add a storm‑sewer outlet to the Richmond Relief and Branches No. 2 drain so Howard Street runoff can be redirected under the railroad tracks. The work…
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