The Town of Mooresville, located in southern Iredell County, North Carolina, has experienced extensive residential, commercial, and industrial growth over the past three decades. This growth has resulted in substantial increases in impervious surfaces and associated stormwater runoff volumes, placing greater strain on the Town’s existing drainage infrastructure and natural resources. The Reeds Creek–Lake Norman Subwatershed (HUC 12- 030501011203) is one of the most environmentally and economically significant drainage areas within Mooresville’s jurisdiction. It includes portions of the Lake Norman shoreline, a vital drinking water supply and regional hub for recreation and tourism. This watershed also intersects rapidly urbanizing areas subject to development pressure and future land use changes. While Mooresville has made ongoing investments in maintenance and localized drainage improvements, the Town recognizes a growing need for a comprehensive and proactive approach to stormwater management. This is critical not only for addressing infrastructure deficiencies and localized flooding, but also for protecting water quality, promoting long-term resilience, and aligning with evolving environmental regulations and community expectations. The Town holds a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit, which mandates the implementation of stormwater control measures (SCMs) to protect water quality. The Reeds Creek-Lake Norman drainage basin also contains WS-IV Critical Areas and Water Supply Protected Areas, further necessitating a strategic and environmentally responsible approach to stormwater planning. The purpose of this Stormwater Master Plan is to: • Develop an understanding of existing drainage system performance, capacity constraints, and flood-prone areas within the subwatershed • Identify areas within the subwatershed that are susceptible to future deficiencies and potential stormwater management issues, based on projected land use changes, system capacity, and environmental factors. • Identify opportunities for retrofits, infrastructure upgrades, and nature-based solutions such as green infrastructure • Create a prioritized list of improvement recommendations to be considered in the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that align with future growth, infrastructure resiliency, and water quality objectives; This master planning effort will serve as a foundational framework for guiding capital planning and future project implementation within the Reeds Creek-Lake Norman subwatershed. The Town seeks a qualified consulting team with demonstrated expertise in watershed planning, hydraulic modeling, and environmentally sensitive design to lead this critical initiative.
