Stewart Creek Phase 2 Historic Stewart Creek Stream Enhancement Stream Restoration, Water Quality Improvements and Erosion Control

Storm Water Services will enhance more than 3 miles of stream in a highly urbanized area of Mecklenburg County.  Phase II extends from State Street to Wilkinson Blvd. Phase 1 was completed in January 2022.

Objectives

  • Repair Eroding Stream Banks
  • Improve Water Quality
  • Improve Habitat
  • Reduce the amount of sediment in the water
  • *This project WILL NOT reduce flooding
  • **The North Carolina Water and Land Fund (formerly known as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund) grant of $425,000 given in February for Phases I and II.

  • Before

    Prior to the completion of phase 2 of the Stewart Creek Restoration project

  • After

    Side view of Stewart Creek after completion of phase 2 of the restoration project

Estimated Cost: To Be Determined**

**The North Carolina Water and Land Fund (formerly known as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund) grant of $425,000 given in February for Phases I and II.

The project team will manage the project through several phases. Specific work is conducted during each phase and public involvement is emphasized throughout the process.

Project Schedule

Project Schedule
PhaseStatusEnd Date
PlanningCompletedJanuary 2017
DesignCompletedJanuary 2019
PermittingCompletedJanuary 2019
Property Easement AcquisitionCompletedJanuary 2019
BidCompletedJune 2020
ConstructionCompletedJuly 2022
WarrantyCompletedJuly 2023

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