South Englewood Flood Reduction Project Update

The South Englewood Flood Reduction Project continues to make significant progress, with the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) achieving a major milestone. The TBM has successfully completed its first run, boring over 1,440 feet to connect Rotolo Park with new stormwater detention ponds on the west side of South Navajo Street. This crucial tunneling work is a cornerstone of the project, designed to reduce flooding and improve stormwater flows throughout the South Englewood drainage basin.

The project team, including Englewood Public Works, American Civil Constructors (ACC) and subcontractor Northstar, is utilizing a two-pass tunneling method. The first pass establishes a temporary tunnel, and the second pass installs and grouts the new stormwater pipe into place.

With the first run complete, the TBM is preparing for the second, shorter section of approximately 230 feet. Breakthrough for this final segment is expected in about six to twelve weeks.

The project is funded by stormwater fees and is expected to be substantially complete by this spring, including final landscaping.