Cherokee Drive Drainage Improvements

Project Overview

The Cherokee Drive (48th Avenue North) neighborhood predominantly consists of single-family homes that were built as early as the 1950s. Multiple reports of flooding have been received over the years. Frequent maintenance activities were performed, yet the flooding continued. The flooding situation was evaluated and ranked with other flooding concerns across the County and then prioritized for inclusion in the Penny for Pinellas Flood Prevention Program. Project development, planning and survey work for the project began in 2022.

The first phase of the project is to collect data and develop a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). The PER will study the existing drainage system and evaluate design alternatives to alleviate flooding and provide other stormwater improvements for the Cherokee Drive neighborhood. The PER will also evaluate the stormwater outfall into the man-made, tidal canal south of 47th Avenue. All proposed improvements will be designed and permitted in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Project Location

Anticipated Project Timeline

• Preliminary Engineering Report: 2022 – Summer 2025
• Design: Fall 2025 – Fall 2027
• Construction: Summer 2028 – Fall 2029

Community Outreach

Pinellas County plans to hold a Project Information Meeting before the completion of the Preliminary Engineering Report to present the community with design recommendations, receive feedback, answer questions and address concerns. The latest updates can be found here.

Project Funding

This project is supported by the Penny for Pinellas.

Contact Us

Ivan Dimitrov, E.I.
Project Manager
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3687
idimitrov@pinellas.gov