Edwards Branch Phase III
storm drainage improvement project
YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK
May 30, 2008
Dear Resident,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (Storm Water) held a
public meeting on May 1, 2008 at Winterfield Elementary School for
Phase III of the Edwards Branch Storm Drainage Improvement Project.
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The meeting reviewed existing conditions and proposed improvements
to the project drainage systems. Meeting highlights:
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Project areas A, B & D (shown on reverse) in Evergreen Cemetery
have erosion problems due to non-native plants and concentrated
flows going into the wetland system. The proposed improvements
include a pocket wetland and channel improvements. Locations
of large trees were surveyed and taken into account in proposed
improvements; no large trees are planned to be removed.
The consulting engineer, CH2M HILL, is proposing stream
restoration for much of the Winterfield Tributary watershed. At the
upstream end of Winterfield Tributary (Project areas C and F), two
improvements are planned to address the storm water flowing into
it. Within the Willow Park BMP (Project area E), a modification to
the BMP is planned to better control the flow/release of the storm
water. At the Lansdale Drive culvert outlet, a series of step-down
structures of placed rocks and logs followed by small pools are
We are currently finalizing the Planning Phase. The Design Phase is
anticipated to begin during the fall of 2008, which includes developing
construction drawings for the proposed improvements. This phase
typically lasts 21 to 34 months.
For more information about this project or detailed meeting minutes,
please visit our website at http://stormwater.charmeck.org and click
on Storm Water Projects, Storm Water Projects again, then Edwards
Branch.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact the Project
Manager, Monica Kruckow at mkruckow@ci.charlotte.nc.us or
704-336-4722.
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planned to slow down the flow of the storm water. Much of the
stream restoration will realign the channel to meander and allow
storm water to flood the forest floor during rain events.
The residents also expressed concern that a bridge remain across
Winterfield Tributary. Suggestions were given on alignments and
residents emphasized the need for trail access in the area.
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