A water garden at Fred Fletcher Park

Stormwater

Fred Fletcher Park Water Garden Restoration

Stormwater System Repair and Maintenance

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
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
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. The plants in the wetland help soak up water and reduce pollution when it rains.