Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

The City of Livingston (owns and operates a stormwater system that collects rain runoff and snowmelt from urban surfaces and conveys it to a variety of local waterways, such as Fleshman Creek and the Yellowstone River. The primary purpose of the system is to mitigate roadway and property flooding during rain and snowmelt events.

Most of the City’s stormwater infrastructure was installed several decades ago and is undersized. There is also minimal stormwater infrastructure installed on the north side of the railroad tracks. As a result, rain and snow events frequently cause flooding in City streets, including the railroad underpass.

Recently, the City Commission has taken several proactive steps to better understand the condition and overall needs of its stormwater system, including commissioning several engineering studies and reports. In 2023, the City Commission accepted the Preliminary Engineering Report for a Stormwater Drainage System, which is included below. Given the scale of identified challenges, the City Commission requested a Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study that was completed in 2024 and is attached below.