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reduce runoff draining across the intersection of Illinois and 16th Streets by
ts,
Additional storm sewer inlets to be added to the south of 13th Street and
ective
The Mines campus currently contains water quality facilities which capture
Install inlets and storm sewer at 16th and Illinois Streets and connect to
and treat runoff. In the past, water quality facilities have been constructed
the existing storm sewer system to the north in Illinois Street. This will
Maple Street will decrease surface runoff and reduce icing conditions.
c areas. This
individually for each new development. While this methodology is eff
connecting to the trench drain system in the pedestrian plaza.

for individual developments, it can be inefficient for large campuses and By constructing regional water quality facilities in strategic locations, the footprint required for the facilities may be isolated to specifi would maximize the usable space across the majority of the campus providing Installing regional water quality facilities also provides maintenance benefi as the number of ponds to service are decreased. The

WATER QUALITY FACILITIES buffers, and water quality swales, is minimal.
more developable area. are provided in the exhibit.
developments.

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C. Install new storm sewer and storm inlets on the north and south sections of
A. Install additional inlets and storm sewer in West Campus Drive west of Elm
West Campus Road. This will reduce the amount of runoff being conveyed
E. Remove and replace the existing storm sewer within 16th Street between
elds with
Washington Avenue to reduce overland flow and to capture groundwater
flowing down the new pedestrian plaza area at 18th
G. Install storm sewer to the north of the Green Center within 15th Street to
Street. This should be routed down 18th or 19th Street. This will reduce
Upsize the existing storm sewer within Arapahoe Street between 16th
D. Install new storm sewer along 18th Street between Illinois Street and
Cheyenne Street and Arapahoe Street as the existing pipe has been
a larger pipe for increased volume and to replace damaged sections.
Street and 17th Street to reduce capacity constraints and provide
B. Replace the storm sewer which crosses the existing intramural fi
See the Storm Sewer Recommendations map on the facing page.

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

capture runoff and reduce overland flow and icing conditions. Replace the existing storm drainage piping on the west side of West Campus Road due to damaged and failing pipe. Increase the size for

that currently surfaces near Cheyenne Street. additional capacity for future developments. Colorado School of Mines Facilities Master Plan
the amount of runoff Street and Maple Street. ow. via overland fl crushed. additional capacity.

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