Revitalizing an EPA Brownfield, Part I: Stormwater Considerations in Master Planning and Design
The South River Preserve, located in Waynesboro, Virginia, is currently listed as an EPA brownfield. The site received funding as part of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) program to remediate mercury contamination downstream of a decommissioned DuPont facility.
This presentation focuses on the stormwater engineering components involved in the master planning and Phase I design of the project, including Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) and floodplain compliance strategies. A brief background of the project’s conception and funding will be provided, followed by an exploration of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the location of the site and the significance of a strong landscape architecture-engineering partnership through the duration of the project.
Author Bio
Kelsey is a Project Engineer in the Stormwater Services Group. She focuses on urban drainage improvement projects and stormwater management design. Kelsey has performed multiple analyses to demonstrate proof of concept for implementation of proposed design alternatives using SWMM software. She also has experience compiling reports for drainage improvement and flood studies. Kelsey is proficient in other software, including Civil3D, HEC-RAS, ARC-GIS, HEC-HMS, and PondPack
Marlene is a Project Engineer in the Stormwater Services Group. She focuses on stormwater management design and dam safety projects. Marlene also has experience performing hydraulic analysis for various projects. Her contributions also include compiling numerous reports pertaining to existing and in-progress BMP inspections. Marlene is proficient in a variety of engineering software including Civil3D, HEC-RAS, ARC-GIS, HEC-HMS, and PondPack.
