The City of Holly Hill is committed to enhancing its stormwater system to better manage flooding events. Our Public Works Department is continually working on various projects throughout the city. Please refer to this page for regular updates demonstrating highlights of the work they conduct on a regular basis.
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Holly Hill Public Works crews continue their proactive efforts to maintain the City's stormwater infrastructure by clearing debris and vegetation from storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper drainage and effective stormwater flow.
In addition, Public Works staff utilized the City's Vactor Truck to clean storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, retention ponds, and roadside swales throughout the community.
Areas where crews mowed, inspected, and cleaned stormwater pipes and drainage ditches this week included:
Drainage Ditches
- 3rd Street
- Koffee Kup Plaza
- London Road
- 8th Street
- Center Avenue
- 15th Street
Drainage Pipes and Inlets
- Royal Oak Court
- Kingsport Court
- New Castle Court
- Peacock Drive
- Eagle Drive
Crews also completed vegetation maintenance at numerous retention ponds throughout the City and removed floating debris along pond edges. These ongoing efforts help prevent debris from entering major canals and, ultimately, reduce pollution flowing into the Halifax River.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continue to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow. In addition, our Vactor Truck and crew were utilized to clean out storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, retention ponds, and roadside swales.
Areas of focus last week included the inspection and cleaning/clearing of rights-of-way, ponds, stormwater pipes, and ditches at the following locations:
• Riverside stormwater pipe outfalls
• Cherokee Pond, Higgs Pond, and Mirage Lake
• 15th Street, London Street, Flomich Street, and the Third Street ditch
• Tree trimming at Third Street and Center Avenue
Holly Hill Public Works crews continue to remove debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper stormwater flow. In addition, the Vactor truck and crew were utilized to clean out storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales.
Areas of focus this week included:
Staff inspected, cleaned, and cleared storm inlets and storm pipes along Dorothy Avenue and Elsie Avenue, helping to mitigate potential flooding in these areas and the surrounding neighborhoods. Vegetation maintenance was also performed on swales and ditches along Hammock Drive, London Road, and Calle Grande Street.
Crews continue to manage vegetation growth at numerous retention ponds throughout the City, as well as remove floating debris along pond edges. This ongoing effort helps prevent debris from entering major canals and ultimately impacting the Halifax River. Work focused particularly on retention ponds along the eastern side of Nova Road, from 3rd Street to 15th Street.
Finally, all stormwater staff participated in training with the City’s Stormwater Engineer/Manager.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continue to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper stormwater flow. In addition, our Vactor truck and crew were deployed to clean storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales.
Areas of focus this week included:
- Stormwater training completed by the entire stormwater crew with the Engineer/Manager.
- Inspection, cleaning, and clearing of storm inlets and pipes on Dorothy Avenue, Megan Bay Circle, and at 620 Riverside Drive.
- At 620 Riverside Drive, the drainage crew successfully located, excavated, and cleared the end of an existing outfall pipe that had been buried for some time. This significant accomplishment restored flow to the Halifax River at this location and will help prevent future street and neighborhood flooding.
- Vegetation maintenance at detention ponds along Nova Road.
- Removal of an illegally dumped, cut-up tree on Elm Street.
- Installation of a drainage pipe at the City Public Works yard.
Crews also continued vegetation management at numerous retention ponds throughout the City, along with the removal of floating debris along pond edges. This ongoing effort is critical to preventing debris from entering major canals and ultimately impacting the Halifax River. Work included retention ponds along the eastern side of Nova Road from 3rd Street to 15th Street.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continue working to clear debris and vegetation from around storm inlets, pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper stormwater flow. In addition, the Vactor truck and crew were deployed to clean storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales.
Areas of focus last week included:
- Stormwater Crew Training
- Safety training conducted in-house by the Engineer/Manager
- Vactor truck operational training provided by the equipment vendor
- Maintenance and Operations
- Inspected, cleaned, and cleared storm inlets and pipes on Cavanah Street
- Cleaned and cleared the storm inlet at 1648 State Street
- Performed drainage swale maintenance to address vegetative growth along 8th Street, London Street, and Walker Street
Crews also completed vegetation management at numerous retention ponds throughout the City and removed floating debris along pond edges. This ongoing effort is critical to preventing debris from entering major canals and ultimately impacting the Halifax River. Work focused particularly on retention ponds along the eastern side of Nova Road from 3rd Street to 15th Street.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued their proactive stormwater maintenance efforts last week, clearing debris and vegetation from storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper drainage and effective stormwater flow. Crews also utilized the Vactor truck to clean storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales. Areas of focus included rights-of-way on Mobile Avenue, Hammock Drive, Dixie Drive, Miriam Avenue, and 4th Street.
In addition, crews performed maintenance on vegetative growth at several retention ponds throughout the city. This work included mowing, tree trimming, and the removal of floating debris along pond edges, including those located on the eastern side of Nova Road between 3rd Street and 15th Street.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued their proactive stormwater maintenance efforts last week, focusing on managing vegetative growth along numerous rights-of-way throughout the City. Areas addressed included 3rd Street, 6th Street, 8th Street, Calle Grande Street, Hammock Drive, 15th Street, and Walker Street.
On March 12, the City’s Stormwater Engineer, Fred Griffith, met with the Holly Forest Homeowners Association during their monthly meeting. He provided updates on citywide stormwater maintenance initiatives and ongoing drainage projects, and highlighted the City’s collaborative efforts with Volusia County on canal maintenance and development projects, including Mirage and Lake Belle RV Park along Flomich Street. He also discussed illicit discharge and shared educational materials on how residents can report concerns.
On Tuesday, March 10, the Florida East Coast Railway cleared drainage ditches starting at 8th Street and working both north and south, further improving stormwater flow.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued their proactive stormwater maintenance efforts last week, clearing debris and vegetation from storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper drainage and effective stormwater flow. Crews also utilized the Vactor truck to clean storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales.
Crews focused on maintaining vegetation growth at several retention ponds within our city including mowing, trimming of trees, and removal of floating debris to prevent it from entering major canals and ultimately the Halifax River.
In addition, Public Works staff completed stormwater training to further strengthen the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain and protect critical stormwater infrastructure.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued their proactive stormwater maintenance efforts last week, clearing debris and vegetation from storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper drainage and effective stormwater flow.
Crews also utilized the Vactor truck to clean storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales. Areas of focus included 3rd Street between Ridgewood Avenue and Riverside Drive, as well as 2nd Street from the railroad tracks to Riverside Drive, including the connecting streets immediately to the north and south.
Driveway culverts on Bender Avenue between Walker Street and 15th Street were uncovered and flushed using the Vactor truck. Crews also continued debris removal efforts along major thoroughfares and retention ponds, including the removal of four shopping carts from a roadside ditch on 15th Street.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued their proactive stormwater maintenance efforts last week by clearing debris and vegetation from around storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure proper drainage and effective stormwater flow.
Crews also utilized the Vactor truck to clean storm inlets, manholes, underground pipes, and roadside swales. Focus areas included 3rd Street between Nova Road and Ridgewood Avenue, along with the connecting streets immediately to the north and south.
In addition, crews removed debris along major thoroughfares and around adjacent retention ponds to help maintain optimal system performance and reduce the risk of localized flooding.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. Crews also utilized the Vactor Truck to clear storm inlets, manholes, stormwater pipes, and roadside swales. Areas of focus last week were 6th Street along with intersecting streets, Fern Avenue, Elm Avenue, Dahlia Avenue, Cedar Avenue, Bay Avenue, and Ash Avenue between Nova Road and Ridgewood Avenue. Outfalls at the ends of these streets, which empty into the 7th Street ditch to the north, were also cleared to remove obstruction to water flow.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. Areas of focus last week were 6th Street along with intersecting streets, Fern Avenue, Elm Avenue, Dahlia Avenue, Cedar Avenue, Bay Avenue, and Ash Avenue between Nova Road and Ridgewood Avenue.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. Areas of focus last week were areas of the City needing the most attention, working north to south, currently working on: 8th Street between Nova Road and Riverside Drive along with portions of 6th Street.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. Crews have completed cleaning storm inlets and storm pipes along 8th Street between Nova Road and Ridgewood Avenue along with right-of-way maintenance along Flomich Street, Hammock Drive, and Megan Bay Circle.
Crews are also finishing debris removal work on the retention areas along Nova Road between 3rd Street and 10th Street and continuing to utilize the vactor truck for debris removal.
Public Works staff would like to thank residents and businesses for reporting areas in need of maintenance.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. The areas of focus last week were Center Avenue, 6th Street, 8th Street, Flomich Street, 15th Street, and Tuscaloosa Avenue along with the 3rd Street and 4th Street retention ponds.
City of Holly Hill Advances Major Stormwater Improvement Projects
The City of Holly Hill secured nearly $5 million in funding from Volusia County’s Transform386 Program last year to support significant stormwater infrastructure improvements across the community.
An environmental review is currently underway for the chemical tank replacement project, with 90% design plans already on file and final design completion anticipated soon.
An environmental review for the storm sewer pipe lining project has been completed, and a bid package is now being prepared for posting.
In addition, a comprehensive stormwater study is in progress, with an estimated completion date of February 1, 2027. This study will help guide future infrastructure planning and ensure long-term resilience for Holly Hill’s stormwater systems.
For more details, the original news release announcing the funding award can be found at the bottom of this page.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. The areas of focus last week were 10th Street along with the connecting streets between Center Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue.
A corrugated metal storm pipe was uncovered near the intersection of 10th Street and Oleander Avenue. The end of the pipe was uncovered and the pipe was flushed to enable connection to the storm inlet structure at the southwest corner of this intersection. This will improve drainage at the intersection and in the surrounding area.
Crews also cleared drainage pipes and swales along 10th Street to ensure proper drainage into the B-29 canal which empties into the LPGA canal system to the north.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. The areas of focus last week were 10th Street between Catherine Avenue and Center Avenue, the retention pond located at Nova Road and Walker Street, and the retention pond located at LPGA Boulevard and Nova Road.
Holly Hill Public Works crews cleared debris and vegetative overgrowth from 3rd Street to 4th Street in the stormwater conveyance ditch west of Scotland Drive last week. They also mowed and weeded the ditch on London Road, the 4th Street retention pond, and the retention pond west of Holly Forest.
Additionally, crews utilized the Vac-Con to jet the lines and clean the basins on Walker Street between Ridgewood Avenue and Riverside Drive.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. The areas of focus last week were Bender Avenue north of LPGA Boulevard and Walker Street from Nova Road to Riverside Drive.
Crews also completed extensive work on the retention pond banks and the surrounding area of the large retention pond located just north of 3rd Street and east of Nova Road.
Holly Hill Public Works crews cleared debris and vegetation surrounding storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow once again last week. The area of focus last week was 15th Street from State Avenue to Riverside Drive including the connecting streets. Click on the date link above to view pictures of the crews in action on 15th Street along with before and after pictures on Bender Avenue.
Holly Hill Public Works crews cleared debris and vegetation from storm inlets, storm pipe headwalls, and mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow last week. Crews worked north to south in areas including Flomich Street and Hammock Drive between Flomich Street and 15th Street, and on 15th Street from Hammock Drive east to Center Avenue. Crews have attended to areas reported by residents and are thankful to the residents for the reports. The Vactor Truck continued to be invaluable during this process. Click on the date link above to view before and after pictures of structures cleared of debris and vegetation.
Additionally, a city maintained lift station which was inundated with stormwater flow during Hurricane Milton in 2024, was retrofitted with an aluminum flood barrier system as a measure to keep it from being overwhelmed during future storms.
In efforts to control weed growth, prevent sedimentation, and mitigate flood risks, Holly Hill Public Works crews mowed retention ponds which included Flamingo Retention Pond, 4th Street Retention Pond, Cherokee Retention Pond, and the retention pond located at 1719 Nova Road last week. Crews also mowed and edged the swale along Center Avenue between Walker Street and Unabelle Avenue.
An additional flood mitigating act performed by Holly Hill Public Works crews was clearing debris and vegetation from catch basins on Kansas Street. Click on the date link above to view before and after pictures of these catch basins.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation from storm inlets and storm pipe headwalls last week along Montgomery Avenue, Selma Avenue, Anniston Avenue, Sherris Lane, and Birmingham Avenue. A necessary repair to the Vactor Truck temporarily delayed operations. However, thanks to our Fleet Maintenance division, the truck is once again operational enabling crews to continue the invaluable work started the previous week.
Public Works staff has also been compiling a list of stormwater inlets reported by our residents as being in need of attention.
Holly Hill Public Works crews continued to clear debris and vegetation from storm inlets and storm pipe headwalls last week along Montgomery Avenue, Selma Avenue, Anniston Avenue, Sherris Lane, and Birmingham Avenue. Additionally, crews mitered end sections to ensure effective stormwater flow.
Public Works management asks that if you observe debris accumulating in storm inlets and/or storm pipes, please call the Public Works Department at (386) 248-9463.
Concerns regarding Volusia County canals may also be called into our Public Works Department who will promptly forward to the County of Volusia to be placed on the County's maintenance schedule.
Holly Hill Public Works crews have been ambitiously cleaning storm drains along Flomich Street and 15th Street. Utilizing a vactor truck, crew members clean out drainage pipes with high-pressure hoses. While this process is efficient, care must be taken with the high-pressure equipment. Public Works management is requesting their crews be given proper clearance to mitigate harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle. Crews plan to continue work southward along residential streets during the upcoming month. You may observe city crews hard at work clearing the ends of pipes in preparation for these vactor truck cleaning operations.
If you suspect a storm pipe blockage, please contact the Public Works office at (386) 248-9463 so they may place the pipe on their immediate pipe cleaning schedule.
Holly Hill Public Works staff located and cleaned out a stormwater inlet from our stormwater system on 15th Street. This inlet was found under several feet of dirt and rubbish. Due to the efforts of Public Works staff, this inlet is once again operational.
All citizens of Holly Hill are being asked to be aware of stormwater structures in the immediate area of businesses and residences and to not deposit anything on top of them, near them, or anywhere in their vicinity. When rains occur, it is vital these structures are clear of debris to avoid flooding of our area, streets, and homes.
Holly Hill Public Works staff utilized a VacCon Truck on Daytona Avenue to clean drainage infrastructure to promote efficient drainage flow. A VacCon truck is a highly specialized vehicle with a high-pressure washing system. This is used to scrub drainage structures and pipes and vacuum out loose debris.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2025
The City of Holly Hill Secures Nearly $5 million from Volusia County’s Transform386 Program for Major Stormwater Improvements
Holly Hill, Florida: The City of Holly Hill is set to receive nearly $5 million in funding through Volusia County’s Transform386 program to begin two critical stormwater projects that will help improve drainage and assist the City’s ability to maintain critical services during severe storm events. The city also received funding for a Stormwater Master Plan.
Transform386 is allocated recovery funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support projects that strengthen infrastructure, mitigation and resiliency efforts throughout Volusia County.
The funding secured by the City of Holly Hill will support:
- Storm Sewer Pipe Lining - $4,081,180.12 in funding will be added to city leveraged funds of $1,360,393.37 to line stormwater pipes east of Ridgewood Avenue. This project will prioritize the lining of pipes between the Halifax River and Daytona Avenue, followed by pipes between Daytona Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue. During storm events, intracoastal brackish water travels back into stormwater conveyance. The extremely high salt content of the intracoastal water causes significant deterioration of these pipes, which can lead to stormwater not being properly conveyed or may cause localized flooding upstream of where cracks have occurred. Lining storm pipes is a method used to rehabilitate pipes, effectively eliminating leaks, preventing further deterioration and significantly extending the service life of storm drains.
- Chemical Tank Replacements - $600,000.00 in funding will be added to city leveraged funds of $200,000.00 for replacement of chemical tanks. The chemical storage tanks are located in the Public Works yard and in areas with elevations of 4.8’ and 3.5’ respectively. Flooding can cause significant damage to the chemical tanks and affiliated electrical components, metering pumps and monitoring equipment. Damage to these tanks may lead to a disruption of water and wastewater treatment, which would affect residents citywide.
- Stormwater Master Plan - $190,000.00 in funding will be appropriated to identify a minimum of twelve project recommendations to improve drainage within the City utilizing data from a 2015 Stormwater Master Plan, a recently completed Vulnerability Assessment, and historical flood data.
In 2025 (January–December), the Holly Hill Eco Friends Group removed 787 pounds of trash from the Goat. This total is lower than prior years, which typically ranged from 900–1,200 pounds. The decrease is likely due to fewer major rain events, improved netting practices that reduced leaf debris, and—most significantly—ongoing drought conditions. November ranked as the 39th driest and January the 33rd driest in 151 years, with conditions shifting from moderately dry to moderate drought over the past month. The City of Holly Hill is appreciative of this group’s continued efforts to keep the outfall clean and prevent trash from entering the river.