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AHOSKIE – The Town of Ahoskie has begun planning and environmental studies for its Stormwater Action Plan, identified as a priority resiliency project by the public and town officials during the NC Division of Coastal Management – Resilient Coastal Communities Program.

This plan will assess and map the town’s stormwater infrastructure, identify stormwater management improvement opportunities, and help to reduce flooding.

As part of this project, engineers, surveyors, biologists, and others representing the town will be working on or near private properties in Ahoskie for the next several months, collecting data needed for the development of this plan. The specific areas in which these representatives will be working does not necessarily indicate the final location or extent of any proposed ditch or pipe maintenance.

These representatives will be wearing highly reflective safety vests and will be locating and measuring the limits of streams, ditches, and wetlands. They may use wooden stakes, various colors of flagging, or ribbons hung on trees and shrubs as part of their work. These stakes and flagging do not indicate the location of a proposed construction project, but they are very important in the planning and environmental project development process. Please do not disturb these stakes and flagging if present.

As the development of the plan progresses, the town will keep stakeholders informed by providing pertinent updates as needed. Postcards may be mailed and/or advertised and small group meetings may be held to present important information or announce project milestones.

If you have any questions, contact the project manager, Doug Keller, PE at (919) 878-9560 or dkeller@rkk.com. You may also contact Ahoskie Public Works Director Steven Lassiter at (252) 332-5165 or sslassiter@ahoskienc.gov.