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Residents press Trent Woods to prioritize drainage fixes on Edgehill, Gloucester and other streets
Summary
Several residents told the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 4 that chronic drainage problems—undersized culverts, clogged ditches and low spots—are causing repeated flooding; the town said it will coordinate with N.C. DOT and follow a prior comprehensive stormwater study to identify priorities.
At the Sept. 4 meeting of the Town of Trent Woods Board of Commissioners, multiple residents urged the town to act on longstanding drainage problems that members said are flooding yards and affecting neighboring properties.
"The Board would be working closely with the DOT (Department of Transportation) with the building of the new bridge at Wilson Creek to identify all the problems that tie in together," Mayor Charles F. Tyson Jr. said after residents described the conditions. Ellice Medenback (307 Edgehill Road) presented photos and asked the Board to make the low area behind her property a priority.
Larry Conley (1301 Forest Drive) told the board he believes an undersized culvert—permitted by the State for its size and location—is restricting flow and has asked the State to reassess the culvert. Paula Lasitter (3313 Virginia Avenue) presented photos showing accumulated water at the Country Club Road and Trent Shores Drive intersection and asked that ditches be restored and cleaned so water can flow during heavy storms.
Maintenance and Zoning Officer Rich Schreiber said staff have observed many of the problem locations and are considering repair and maintenance options. He noted that Charles Hughes Construction Company is working in the Carteret Drive area as part of the town’s comprehensive stormwater project. Commissioner M. Shane Turney reminded residents the town is proceeding from recommendations in that study when setting priorities.
The Board did not adopt an immediate repair plan at the meeting but assured residents the town will continue to assess problem areas and coordinate with the State DOT and contractors to identify feasible fixes. Several residents offered volunteer assistance to help coordinate local work and site access.
