Stormwater Condition Assessment Project

In 2022, the Town of Apex began collecting a stormwater utility fee from residential and non-residential utility customers. The stormwater utility fee provides a dedicated fund for the stormwater program. The first project funded by the fee is the Stormwater Condition Assessment. This project, that began in June 2023, assesses the condition of Town-maintained stormwater infrastructure and prioritize enhancement and repair projects based on identified needs.

  • Status (Updated November 2025): Phase 3 of the Stormwater Condition Assessment continues with the investigation of public stormwater assets (pipes, curb inlets, drop inlets) by Vision NC in the Shepherd's Vineyard, Buckingham, and Knollwood subdivisions. Data collection is estimated at 90% for this phase. 
  • Project Lead Contact: Jessica Bolin, PE (Email)
  • Estimated Timeline: Field data collection completed December 2025, Project completion May 2026

What does this project include?

  • Inspections of stormwater infrastructure like catch basins, storm drains, storm pipes, culverts, and outfalls from within designated study areas (map of areas below).
  • Identifying future Capital Improvement Projects using an objective, scoring-based matrix to prioritize and address infrastructure needs. 

What to expect: 

  • Community members may see personnel from McAdams of Raleigh, NC and VisionNC of Raleigh, NC, (contractors of the Town of Apex), working on this project. 
  • Personnel onsite inspecting and assessing infrastructure in the Phase 3 study area. Please allow these contractors to temporarily access the public easements on or near your property. We appreciate your help in completing this project.
  • McAdams and VisionNC personnel should have a copy of the letter from the Water Resources department with information about this project.
Condition Assessment Phase 3 areas