18th Avenue S storm drainage improvements
Summary
The city is spending about $37 million a year on stormwater against a master plan need of $1–2 billion over 25 years, with daytime flooding in Shore Acres and Riviera Bay driving a roughly quarter-billion-dollar pump station program.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ratepayers fund roughly half the identified annual need; the GO bond on the November ballot would accelerate projects.
Flood-prone neighborhoods citywide, including Shore Acres and Riviera Bay.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 27, 2026
The city is spending about $37 million a year on stormwater against a master plan need of $1–2 billion over 25 years, with daytime flooding in Shore Acres and Riviera Bay driving a roughly quarter-billion-dollar pump station program.
City Council - Feb 5, 2026
Council approved nearly $184,000 in engineering design work for storm drainage improvements around 18th Avenue South — an early step in flood-prone South St. Pete infrastructure upgrades.
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