Staying Informed
AccessFayetteville provides numerous ways to stay informed about your local government.
Red Oak Park Stream Bank Improvements Update
11/13/2009
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SESSION
Citizens were shown two proposed options for restoring the stream bank through Red Oak Park located at 4600 West New Bridge Road at a Public Meeting held November 19, 2009. The item was also discussed at the November 30, 2009, Ward 4 meeting.
The City of Fayetteville collected 23 comments from the public on the two options presented at these meetings. Ten citizens preferred Option 1 which included channel restoration through the majority of the park; three citizens preferred Option 2 with minimal improvements other than check dams and a control structure at New Bridge Road; and ten citizens preferred "other" options.
City Engineering and Parks staff have evaluated an alternative that would provide and preserve park area on the north side of New Bridge Road by utilizing piping in this area of the channel (approx. 300 feet in length). This would preserve the existing basketball court and provide an area where a new pavilion with ADA accessibility could be constructed.
The control structure and check dams that were previously proposed in Option 2 would still be proposed on the south side of New Bridge Road. The goals achieved by this alternative would provide park area on the north side of the park and provide slowing, infiltration and recharge of storm water in the park area south of New Bridge Road.
A drawing of the proposed combined option is provided below. A presentation will be given to the City Council at the January 12, 2010, council agenda session. The meeting will be held at City Hall located at 113 West Mountain Street in Room 326 at 4:30 PM. For more information call Fayetteville Parks and Recreation at 444-3471.