Third Fork Creek / Lakewood Avenue Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Project (WSM Contract #16892)

project description

The City of Durham plans to construct a stream stabilization and enhancement of Third Fork Creek along Lakewood Avenue. The goals of the proposed project are to protect sidewalks, protect the environment, and improve stream water quality and habitat. Public Works is coordinating this project with Water Management's Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (WSM contract #16892) in the same area of the city. Phase 1 is located north of Lakewood Avenue, just west of the American Tobacco Trail. Phase 2 is located on the south side of Lakewood Avenue between South Roxboro and South Duke St. For location details, see the Lakewood Ave Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Map.

benefits

• Less sediment will wash into the creek and downstream streams and lakes. Learn about sediment pollution.
• Stronger and less steep stream banks will reduce ongoing erosion.
• A diverse selection of native plants will support pollinators, birds, and other animals.
• The City will maintain planted areas to control invasive plant species.
• Features such as cross vanes, step pools, and riffles will add habitat areas for animals that live in the stream. The features will also maintain stream channel integrity and protect stream banks.
• Moving the stream away from damaged sidewalks will protect public infrastructure.
• The proposed stream stabilization will improve and restore water quality.  The project will increase dissolved oxygen in the water, reduce suspended solids and sediment, and reduce nutrients.

Project Status

Phase 1

A bid has been accepted for Phase 1 construction. Construction is expected to start in 2023.See Water Management's Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project for additional information.

Phase 2

Phase 2 is in the design and planning stage.

project manager

Sandra Wilbur
Phone: 919-560-4326
Email: [email protected]

Public information session #1: December 13, 2022

• Lakewood Ave Stream Stabilization and Enhancement News Release, dated November 30, 2022 (PDF)
• Lakewood Ave Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Factsheet, dated December 2022 (PDF)
• Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Example Cross Section (PDF)
• Lakewood Ave Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Proposed Construction Drawing and Planting Plan, dated December 2022 (PDF)
• Lakewood Ave Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Proposed Temporary Site Access, dated December 2022 (PDF)
• Diagram of Stream Restoration Purpose and Methods (PDF)

project information

• Lakewood Stream Stabilization and Enhancement Map, Phase 1 and Phase 2 (PDF)
• Preliminary Construction Drawings, Phase 2, dated November 2022 (PDF)
• Preliminary Construction Drawings, Phase 1, dated November 2021 (PDF)
• Webpage for Water Management's Lakewood Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project