The County Board of Supervisors has agreed to move forward with securing a construction contract for a water quality improvement project in the unincorporated area.
The Green Street Project is located in Fallbrook, along South Mission Road, between Grand Tradition Way and Pepper Tree Lane. Green Streets support the county’s commitment to watershed protection and sustainability through the filtering of stormwater. The goal is to reduce or remove trash and pollutants before they can enter bodies of water such as streams, rivers and the ocean.
The contracted work includes installing a trash interceptor beneath the street and a biofiltration basin that will enhance the landscaping above. The trash interceptor will remove trash, sediment and debris. The biofiltration basin will remove bacteria and nutrients from stormwater that would flow into the San Luis Rey River.
In 2022, the Department of Public Works (DPW) released the Green Streets Clean Water Plan. The main goal of the plan is to protect the environment and improve water quality.
As part of the plan, the county selected South Mission Road (northern section) as the Green Street from 30 evaluated projects. The decision was based on potential water quality, environmental and community benefits, and cost effectiveness.
The county uses a variety of tools to prioritize stormwater improvement projects in underserved areas. Once completed, the project will help improve the county’s water quality by reducing bacteria, trash and other contaminants.
The project is consistent with the county’s sustainability goals, which aim to protect and enhance natural resources, and will enhance the natural environment for residents, visitors and future generations to enjoy.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $3 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2024 and completion is planned for summer 2025.
Further information on the district’s upcoming and already completed green infrastructure projects can be found on the DPW website.
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