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02/01/2024 5:04 pm

A water garden at Fred Fletcher Park

Fred Fletcher Park Wetland Repairs

Stormwater System Maintenance

Updated: Feb 1, 2024

The Fletcher Wetland Repair project will involve repair and restoration of the man-made stormwater wetland originally constructed in 2007. Repairs are necessary to restore stormwater control measure function and improve aesthetics at the park.

 

Project Details

 
Type:
Stormwater
Budget:
$125,000 (estimate)
Project Lead:
Stormwater Management
Contractors:
AECOM

Contact

 

Emily Smull, PE
Project Manager
emily.smull@raleighnc.gov
919-996-5582

Lead Department:
Engineering Services
Participating Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Service Unit:
Stormwater

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This project supports

Raleigh's Climate Plan in Action

Planning

The first phase of this project will include a study to identify design alternatives to:

  • Improve the infrastructure and maintenance access of the stormwater wetland;
  • Remove invasive plants; and,
  • Repair the wetland.

Next Steps

 

Once the study is completed, staff will begin designing and scoping the alternatives for the project.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Design

To improve the long-term success of the Fletcher Park Wetland, the design of this project will involve:

  • Removing sediment and undesirable or invasive vegetation;
  • Restoring and planting of desired vegetation; and
  • Adjusting side slopes and other maintenance access design improvements.
Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Construction

Phase details coming soon. 

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Schedule

DateActivity
Early 2024Design Alternatives Study begins
Summer 2024Design Alternatives Study completed
Early 2025Revised design completed
Early Spring 2025Construction bid complete
Late Spring 2025Construction begins
Fall 2025Construction completed

About the Man-made Wetland

The wetland captures stormwater from nearby streets and park. The plants filter out pollution, which protects a stream called Pigeon House Branch. 

The man-made wetland in Fred Fletcher Park that made up of native plants and other greenery. The wetland helps soak up water and reduce pollution when it rains.

The man-made wetland in Fred Fletcher Park. The plants in the wetland help soak up water and reduce pollution when it rains. 

Resources

 

Other Stormwater Projects

Stormwater Devices

Man-made Wetland