Stream restoration is the process of returning damaged and undergrounded streams to conditions that are healthier, cleaner, and more natural for wildlife and aquatic life using Natural Stream Channel Design methods. Restoration brings many benefits to the local stream, Potomac River, and Chesapeake Bay - healthier habitat, cleaner stream, and less erosion.
Coe Branch Stream Restoration
Scope: Relocate and enhance 700 feet of Coe Branch and daylight 500 feet of stream currently piped underground
Cost: $1,902,434.79 (Federal Grant 55%, Local Match 45%)
Schedule:
Survey - Complete
Engineering Design - Complete
Construction start - Bridge installation August 2015
Project Completion - Stream portion of project completed June 2015, bridge to be installed August 2015
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Status: Bridge installation scheduled for August 2015.
Pearson Branch Stream Restoration
Scope:Stabilize and enhance 360 feet of degraded stream along Pearson Branch
Cost: $396,000
Schedule:
Survey - Complete
Engineering Design - Complete
Construction Start - Complete
Project Completion - Complete
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Status: Complete
City Hall Campus Water Detention Project
Scope: Detain stormwater runoff from City Hall campus to reduce flooding on neighboring downstream properties
Cost: $575,559.30
Schedule:
Survey - Complete
Engineering Design - Complete
Construction Start - Complete
Project Completion - Complete
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Status: Complete.
Wren's Branch Drainage Study (Phase 1)
Scope: Investigation to solve flooding problems at East Columbia and Van Buren, East Columbia and Underwood, and behind the homes on Van Buren
Cost: $550,000 preliminary estimate
Schedule:
Survey - Complete
Engineering Design - Complete
Construction Start - Late Spring 2016
Project Completion - 2017
Project Manager: Matt Hansen
Status: Preliminary engineer complete.
Jessie Thackery Stormwater Improvements
Scope: Detain stormwater runoff using large underground piping.
Cost: $487,567.83
Schedule:
Survey - Complete
Engineering Design - Complete
Construction Start - Complete
Project Completion - Complete
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Status: Complete
West Westmoreland Stormwater Improvements
Scope: Installation of new stormwater piping and inlets, bio-retention facility and potentially permeable pavers to alleviate localized flooding.
Cost: $120,000 Preliminary Estate
Schedule:
Survey - Undergoing
Engineering - Fall 2015
Construction Start - February/March 2016
Project Completion - 2016
Property Yard Fueling Station
Scope: Graded the site and installed a canopy over the fueling station
Cost: $75,000
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Reagan Branch 42-Inch Storm Water Pipe Replacement
Scope: Replaced 260 linear feet of aged and degraded 42-inch pipe on the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School campus
Cost: $116,000
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
CCTV Camera Purchase
Scope: Purchased camera for pipe inspection
Cost: Approximately $200,000
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Status: Complete
100 Block West Broad Pipe Repair
Scope: Repair collapsed pipe in from of BB&T and create capacity within the existing system in order to mitigate local street flooding in 100 block of West Broad St
Cost: $400,000 (Preliminary Estimate)
Project Manager: Jason Widstrom
Status: Complete
Douglas Avenue Water Detention Project
Scope: Rebuild stormwater conveyance in basin to mitigate flooding on the street and surrounding businesses in Tower Square shopping center