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Lions Park Green Stormwater Infrastructure Installation

Incorporating GSI In Raleigh Parks

Updated: Sep 9, 2024

Upcoming: Raleigh Stormwater Staff will be at Lions Park Community Center on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to answer questions about the Lions Park GSI project.

Raleigh Stormwater will identify, design, and oversee the construction of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) installation at Lions Park. GSI aims to slow down, spread out, and infiltrate stormwater into the ground by using specialized soil, native plants, and stone.

Once constructed, the Lions Park GSI installations will help treat stormwater runoff from impervious areas in the park (such as parking lots, sidewalks and roofs), increase wildlife habitat through the use of native plant species, and reduce the amount of pollution that reaches Bridges Branch.

Project Details

 
Type:
Stormwater
Budget:
$159,962 (Feasibility Assessment, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design, Permitting, Construction Oversight, and Public Outreach)
Project Lead:
Stormwater Management
Contractors:
Tetra Tech

Contact

 

Megan Walsh, PE
Senior Engineer
megan.walsh@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4009

Lead Department:
Engineering Services
Service Unit:
Stormwater

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This project supports

Raleigh's Climate Plan in Action

Planning

We will identify suitable locations for GSI, conduct surveying, and plan for public outreach and engagement.

Project Goals

The overall goal of the project is to incorporate up to two (2) GSI retrofits in suitable locations throughout Lions Park to help treat stormwater runoff from impervious areas.

Additional goals of this and other ARPA-funded Stormwater projects are:

  • To help mitigate stormwater impacts in disproportionately impacted and vulnerable communities.
  • To focus on project that benefit public health and safety and the environment through green and natural applications.
  • To collaborate within Stormwater and with other City Departments and initiatives to multiply overall benefits.
  • To deliver the projects within ARPA funding deadlines.

Public Survey Results

We recently completed a public survey to learn about how residents use Lions Park and what they would like to see in the upcoming project. View the Lions Park Survey Results! 

Lions Park Bioretention Example

Lions Park Bioretention Area Example

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Design

Detailed design and permitting will take place in 2024.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Construction

Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2025.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Schedule

DateActivity
Early 2024Public Outreach & Engagement
Early 2024Concept Design
2024Permitting & Detailed Design
Late 2024Bidding & Public Engagement
Early 2025Construction

Background

Lions Park is one of the largest metro parks in Raleigh. The property was developed as a City park in the 1970s through a grant from the Land & Water Conservation Fund. In 2022, Raleigh Stormwater received local official approval for a portion of the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be allocated to high priority stormwater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

In identifying the priority projects, Raleigh placed heightened emphasis and priority upon underserved communities and areas of higher social and economic vulnerability. Projects are also developed and envisioned to incorporate a multi-departmental and strategic approach to help maximize the benefits five stormwater management projects for the community. This project is supported through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). For more information on funding for this project, visit the ARPA Infrastructure Projects website.

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