GYPSY HILL PARK STREAM RESTORATION: SPRING IT ON
The Gypsy Hill Park Stream Restoration project is centered on restoring approximately 1,500 linear feet of Peyton Branch and its associated Unnamed Tributary, and an additional 225 linear feet of soil lifts / maintenance along Peyton Branch. The restored channel runs through the Gypsy Hill Park in the heart of Staunton, Virginia, making this project a valuable asset to the community and a highly visible restoration. The design process for this channel began in early 2019, with construction projected to conclude in early 2025. Restoration of a high-profile stream comes with its own unique set of challenges, with the Peyton Branch Stream Restoration being no exception. This project also included multiple constraints from the surrounding park amenities, such as spring boxes, the Gypsy Express railroad, utility crossings, bedrock, and a culvert daylight. This presentation will focus on identifying those challenges early in the analysis process, the design approach, and obstacles faced during construction, in order to strengthen the final project. It will touch on several unique site characteristics, as well as strategies employed to ensure the success of the design.
Author Bio
Megan Foreman is a Project Engineer in the Stormwater Services Group. She focuses on stream restoration and stormwater management design. Megan also has experience performing hydraulic analysis for various projects. She has experience compiling numerous reports pertaining to existing and in-progress BMP inspections. Megan is proficient in a variety of engineering software including Civil3D, HEC-RAS, ARC-GIS, HEC-HMS, and RiverMorph. Jessica Slagle is a Project Engineer in the Stormwater Services Group. She focuses on stream restoration and MS4 compliance. Jessica has performed multiple analyses to demonstrate proof of concept for implementation of proposed design alternatives using RiverMorph software. Her contributions also include compiling numerous reports pertaining to existing and in-progress BMP inspections. Jessica is proficient in other software, including Civil3D, HEC-RAS, ARC-GIS, and HEC-HMS.
