The following projects have stormwater components, but may also serve transportation and other needs. These projects may be in different stages of development such as planning, design, right-of-way, and construction, and are subject to budget appropriations. The scheduled completion dates are tentative. These projects are to address the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements as part of the City's MS4 Permit.
Unless otherwise noted, questions can be directed to Public Works staff at 540-434-5928 or publicworks@harrisonburgva.gov
- VMRC Wet Pond
TBD.
- Blacks Run South Stream Restoration
TBD.
- Mountain View Drive Stream Restoration
This project includes the restoration of approximately 1,730 linear feet of stream along Mountain View Drive. A Preliminary Engineering Report was initiated by City Council and was completed in October 2017.
[11MB] Mountain View Drive Preliminary Engineering Report
The City awarded Ecosystem Services, LLC with the design engineering contract. Gay and Neel, Inc. will perform surveying, utility relocation, and plat development as a subcontractor.
Ecosystem Services, LLC experience includes:
- Murray Run Stream Restoration
- Blue Leaf Stream Restoration
- Mossy Creek Water Quality Restoration
- Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Stream Restoration
- Ivy Creek Water Quality Restoration Bank
Schedule:
June 2018: Surveying Complete
November 2018: 30% Design Plans Complete
March 2019: 60% Design Plans Complete
Early April 2019: Community Engagement/Public Meeting
Late June 2019: 100% Design Plans Complete
Late July 2019: All permits acquired
Early August 2019: Go to Bid
November 2019: Construction Start (opening window)
- Purcell Park Woodchip Bioreactor
This project will use woodchips from local ash trees damaged by the Emerald Ash Borer to filter water entering Purcell Park Pond from Sieberts Creek. Woodchip bioreactors are large pits in the ground that are filled with woodchips. Water is diverted through the system and the woodchips act as a media for bacteria to grow. The bacteria convert nitrate-nitrogen in the water to harmless nitrogen gas.
The project will be completed in partnership with the nonprofit Ridge to Reefs with funding provided by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant.
Completed Projects Highlights
- Protecting and Restoring Urban Tree Canopy for Stormwater Management Grant - A technical assistance grant to incorporate trees as stormwater management.
- Stormwater Improvement Plan - This project identifies, selects, and prioritizes capital projects and programs to reduce water pollution and manage stormwater. Plan development began in Fall 2015 and the plan was adopted by City Council in December 2018.
- Stormwater Retrofit Opportunities on Public Land in Harrisonburg - This study prepared by the Center for Watershed Protection in September 2013. Inventory of stormwater retrofit opportunities was conducted to help Harrisonburg determine the level to which stormwater retrofits on public properties can reduce urban nutrients and sediment. This study has been used to help Harrisonburg initiate the East Market Street Stormwater Regenerative Conveyance project and will inform the Stormwater Improvement and Polluted Runoff Reduction Plan (listed above).