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Before starting a large-scale retrofit project, consider the following distinctions that set these retrofits apart from small-scale projects.

Before starting a large-scale retrofit project, consider the following distinctions that set these retrofits apart from small-scale projects.

====Integration with capital works programs====

====Integration with capital works programs====

Most large-scale LID retrofits must function with existing site infrastructure, such as storm sewers, catch basins and pavement systems. Construting large-scale

Most large-scale LID retrofits must function with existing site infrastructure, such as storm sewers, catch basins and pavement systems. Constructing large-scale

LID practices often requires these systems to be removed, exposed or replaced. Planned infrastructure replacement or rehabilitation projects provide opportunities for implementing LID practices. For example, if a planned project requires removing existing pavement, infiltration chambers, permeable pavement or bioretention can be incorporated. Budget and resources already set aside for infrastructure projects can be set aside for a retrofit project including replacement existing infrastructure.

LID practices often requires these systems to be removed, exposed or replaced. Planned infrastructure replacement or rehabilitation projects provide opportunities for implementing LID practices. For example, if a planned project requires removing existing pavement, infiltration chambers, permeable pavement or bioretention can be incorporated. Budget and resources already set aside for infrastructure projects can be set aside for a retrofit project including replacement existing infrastructure.