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04/09/2025 1:26 pm

A water garden at Fred Fletcher Park

Fred Fletcher Park Water Garden Restoration

Stormwater System Repair and Maintenance

Updated: Apr 9, 2025

The Fred Fletcher Park Water Garden Restoration project involves 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

 

Erik Mayr, PE
Project Manager
erik.mayr@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4077

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

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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
Spring 2024Design Alternatives Study begins
Fall 2024Design Alternatives Study completed
Late 2025Revised design completed
Spring 2026Construction begins
Fall 2026Construction 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