Diamond Materials is undertaking The Canal Overlook project in New Castle, Delaware, valued at $14,577,395.10. The purpose of this project is to develop a large-scale residential community adjacent to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal for RMP Developers, an entity of Diamond Materials. This thoughtfully planned open-space subdivision encompasses approximately 50 acres and will be subdivided into 108 single-family residential lots. The development includes the installation of a New Castle County sanitary sewer pump station, construction of public roadways, and implementation of comprehensive stormwater management infrastructure to support a safe, functional, and well-integrated neighborhood. The project’s original duration is anticipated at approximately two and a half to three years, phased across three separate construction phases, with Diamond Materials targeting completion within an estimated two-year timeframe.
The scope includes clearing approximately 6 acres and performing 43,096 cubic yards of cut-to-fill earthwork, supplemented by 105,308 cubic yards of imported fill material to achieve final site grades and development elevations. Utility installation consists of approximately 12,149 linear feet of storm drainage infrastructure and 14,206 linear feet of sanitary sewer installation, including the construction of the sanitary sewer pump station. Paving and concrete operations include placement of approximately 9,000 tons of asphalt, 1,667.88 cubic yards of concrete, 20,738 square feet of sidewalk, and 14,976 linear feet of curb to support the roadway and pedestrian network throughout the subdivision.
The project also incorporates extensive stormwater management systems designed to maintain environmental compliance and long-term site performance. These facilities include three wetland areas, one stormwater management wet pond, and three bioretention ponds integrated throughout the development. At this stage, no major project challenges have been identified, and the project is progressing through phased development operations with a focus on quality construction, infrastructure efficiency, and long-term community functionality.
