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Purpose and scope

	The purpose of this Master Plan is to present findings and observations, and provide recommended alternatives based on the results of detailed analysis that will: Prevent future damages, Solve existing flood/drainage problems, Preserve the natural and beneficial function of the drainage system, and Preserve and enhance stormwater quality. The scope included identifying the stormwater management issues throughout the Town of Fishers, both existing and anticipated, that could arise with continued growth and development. These issues include flooding, drainage, and stormwater quality issues.

The purpose of this Master Plan is to present findings and observations, and provide recommended alternatives based on the results of detailed analysis that will:

Prevent future damages,
Solve existing flood/drainage problems,
Preserve the natural and beneficial function of the drainage system, and
Preserve and enhance stormwater quality.

The scope included identifying the stormwater management issues throughout the Town of Fishers, both existing and anticipated, that could arise with continued growth and development. These issues include flooding, drainage, and stormwater quality issues.

Background

High Water Signs are common along 116th Street in Fishers.

As one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana, the population of Fishers has more than doubled since the 2000 Census. With an estimated population in 2008 of 66,948, Fishers has become the largest community in Hamilton County. In addition to the significant population growth, for the third time in the past four years, Money Magazine has named Fishers as the “Best Places to Live” nationwide. In 2008, Fishers moved from 33rd (ranking as of 2006) to the 10th best place to live.

Managing the stormwater infrastructure to support the phenomenal growth and quality of life that Fishers’ residents expect requires a thorough understanding of the issues, well-crafted ordinances, and a superior planning. In an effort to render more effective options regarding environmental and flooding concerns due to urbanization, the Town of Fishers retained Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) to develop a Stormwater Master Plan. This Plan studies each of the watersheds that drain portions of the Town of Fishers. It will effectively assist the Town by identifying and analyzing stormwater management concerns as the Town continues to develop, and provide a recommended plan to manage those concerns so that new stormwater problems are not created and existing problems can be understood and addressed. The Town of Fishers boundary for this Master Plan is based on the Town’s planning and zoning jurisdiction bordered by White River (west), 146th Street, 141st Street and I-69 (north), Atlantic Road (east), and 96th Street (south).