Project Area Map (PDF)

The City of Plymouth is working with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) to improve water quality and drainage within Plymouth Creek from Dunkirk Lane to the Plymouth Ice Center (38th Ave N). This project is located east of Dunkirk Lane, south of Old Rockford Road and north of the Plymouth Ice Center.

The proposed project consists of stream erosion improvements, bank slope grading, and minor dredging of accumulated sediment in certain areas. Also included will be vegetation enhancements to improve drainage in the area, reduce erosion in the stream/channels, and improve water quality in Plymouth Creek and downstream Medicine Lake.

Maintenance of storm sewer pipes, replacement of damaged outlet structures, erosion and ditch maintenance, sediment removal, and in-stream and riparian habitat improvements could also be included in the project. It is anticipated that some tree removals will be necessary. 

Anticipated Schedule

• Neighborhood Open House #1:  November 3^rd 2025, 4-6 pm.
  Medicine Lake Room at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd

• Project feasibility study:  Summer of 2024
• Project design: Winter 2025/2026
• Construction: 
  Phase 1 - Winter / late summer 2026
  Phase 2 - Winter 2026 late summer / winter 2027

Additional Information

• Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission website  -  link to the Basset Creek Watershed web page
• November 2025 – 60% Design Plans (PDF)
• March 11, 2024 Open House Presentation Boards (PDF)

Contact

Ben Scharenbroich, Water Resources Supervisor
Plymouth City Hall | 3400 Plymouth Blvd. | Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5527 | F 763-509-5510 | bscharenbroich@plymouthmn.gov

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