Basins in the Program:
Location map for all five basins (.pdf)
Why this project is needed:
South Bay cities are required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board of Los Angeles to prevent stormwater with bacteria from being discharged to the Santa Monica Bay. Therefore, the City of Torrance is improving these stormwater basins in West Torrance to provide natural treatment systems, improve groundwater recharge, and provide the community more opportunities for sports fields and walking trails.
Project Benefits:
- Stormwater treatment through trash screens, natural systems and infiltration basins
- Habitat restoration
- Enhance public viewing
- Sports fields
- Naturalized walking trails
- Groundwater recharge
- Improved landscaping and aesthetics
- Water conservation
Community Workshops:
The City of Torrance is hosting Community Workshops to solicit input from residents and stakeholders regarding the City's Stormwater Basin Enhancement Program. The Community Workshops will be an opportunity for all residents and stakeholders to provide valuable input on the projects while they are in this early conceptual stage. All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Anza Elementary School located at 21400 Ellinwood Drive, Torrance, CA 90503.
BISHOP BASIN - Tuesday, October 13, 2009
OCEAN BASIN - Wednesday, November 4, 2009
BISHOP BASIN - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Please visit the Torrance Events Calendar for more information.
Funding:
This project is still in the preliminary design phase, but the City has dedicated up to $1 million in funds to study and design the basin improvements. The preliminary design documents will be used to apply and secure State and Local grants to fully develop the designs and complete the construction improvements.
Please look for future announcements from the City regarding various public meetings on the Stormwater Basin Improvement Program. If you want to get on the mailing list for public meetings, or, if you have comments on the Stormwater Basin Enhancement Program, please write to: City of Torrance, Public Works Department, Attn: John Dettle, Engineering Manager, 20500 Madrona Avenue, Torrance CA 90503; or, e-mail jdettle@TorranceCA.Gov.
