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Green Streets & Water Efficient Landscape on Burton Way Median

The Green Streets and Water Efficient Project in Beverly Hills aims to improve stormwater compliance and water conservation through infiltration swales and efficient landscaping. With benefits like groundwater recharge and reduced irrigation, this initiative helps enhance environmental sustainability. The project is cost-effective, with a total project cost of $4.1 million and significant funding secured. Scheduled for completion by September 2020, this project highlights water resource management and public education on sustainable practices.

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Green Streets & Water Efficient Landscape on Burton Way Median

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  1. Green Streets & Water Efficient Landscape on Burton Way Median City of Beverly Hills Josette Descalzo

  2. Green Streets and Water Efficient Project

  3. Green Streets and Water Efficient Project

  4. Project Description • Project Goals: Stormwater Compliance & Water Conservation • Drainage Area: 211 acres • Infiltration swales: 4 acre-ft. capacity • Dry Weather Groundwater Recharge: 13 acre-ft./year • Wet Weather Groundwater Recharge: 40 acre-ft./year • Water Efficient Landscape: • Reduce irrigation by 75% (16 acre-ft. to 4 acre-ft.)

  5. Project Details • Infiltration swales & Water efficient landscape. • Cost: $4.1M • Matching Fund: $2.3M • Funding Request: $1.8M

  6. Benefits • Stormwater Compliance • Treat 53 acre-ft. annually. • Substitute for 4 miles of green streets • Groundwater Recharge: 53 acre-ft. annually • Reduce Irrigation by 75% (12 acre-ft./year)

  7. Cost Breakdown

  8. Project Schedule • Project Start Date: June 21, 2016 • Estimated Completion Date: September 2020 *Permitting in process and expected approval completed by this date.

  9. Other Considerations • Water Resources • Water Quality • Water Conservation • Public Education • Construction ready (90% Design Complete)

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