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JMT updates committee on Van Dyke Street stormwater study funded by DNREC grant
Summary
JMT presented a Van Dyke Street study funded in part by a DNREC stormwater matching planning grant (about $31,000) that will identify a pump‑station concept, remove two safety‑hazard outfall pipes, and estimate construction costs (consultant noted likely well over $600,000). The committee discussed maintenance and potential funding partners.
JMT consultant Chris briefed the Dewey Beach Infrastructure Committee on a DNREC‑funded stormwater study for Van Dyke Street and nearby drainage basins.
Chris said the study—which JMT began in March and expects to finish this year—has completed the site survey and hydrologic analysis and will deliver a concept design that focuses on three goals: move standing water off Van Dyke Street, remove or relocate outfall pipes that are safety hazards on the beach, and improve water quality by limiting debris pumped to the bay. "We look at storm intervals from 1‑year to 50‑year events and will size pumps and structures to meet realistic nuisance‑storm performance," Chris said.
The consultant said the drainage area is roughly 21 acres with high impervious cover; preliminary construction estimates were described by staff as "well over $600,000." DNREC funded 50% of planning tasks through the matching grant, and the town funds other tasks; the committee discussed seeking additional contributions from property owners and county partners. JMT also noted maintenance issues including marine growth and diffuser cleaning, which will require periodic attention—often by divers or divers‑equivalent services for nearshore components.
What comes next: JMT will produce a single vetted concept and a cost and funding strategy for committee review; the committee will weigh funding options once a firmer estimate is available. The town has indicated it will ask partners (DNREC, county, and private owners such as the Hyatt/Harvey Hanna) to contribute where appropriate.
Quotes attributed to JMT (Chris) and to town staff reflect the meeting transcript.
