City of Columbia Missouri Utilities

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 29, 2020

CONTACT: Tom Wellman
Project Engineer
Stormwater Utility
City of Columbia
[email protected]
573.874.7587

Interested parties meeting regarding Hickman Sixth and Seventh Street Stormwater Improvements scheduled for Oct. 13

(COLUMBIA, MO) - The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility is holding an interested parties meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the Columbia Public Schools parking lot near the intersection of Sixth Street and Hickman Avenue, to discuss the upcoming Hickman, Sixth and Seventh Street Stormwater Improvements Project.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the plans for a phased effort to reduce the incidence of flooding from stormwater and replace a failing box culvert near the intersection of Sixth Street and Hickman Avenue. After receiving input from the affected property owners, the neighborhood, and City Council, Utility staff has further evaluated viable options. These options will be discussed at the meeting.

Information and diagrams showing preliminary concepts will be available for public review, and City staff will be present to answer questions.


City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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