Information provided by Seattle Public Utilities

The Ballard Natural Drainage Systems will reach substantial completion this week, which means the contractor has fulfilled the work assigned through their contract and the system is operational. Thank you for your patience throughout construction. Over the next two to four weeks, the primary agencies who oversaw the work will complete their final inspections of the site.
- Seattle Public Utilities representatives will inspect the roadside rain gardens and related drainage infrastructure.
- Seattle Department of Transportation will inspect the new sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and street trees.

After the inspection, the contractor will make any final repairs if requested. Seattle Public Utilities will also send homeowners information about the new roadside rain gardens and short-term and long-term maintenance needs. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to call or email Grace Manzano, Project Manager at (206) 233-1534 or grace.manzano@seattle.gov.

Please forward this update to your neighbors and/or encourage them to sign up at: http://www.seattle.gov/lists/ballard_natural_drainage.htm.