FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2012

Citizens Invited to Meeting on Cary-USACE Joint Stream Restoration Project
Project construction to close portions of White Oak Creek Greenway for several months

Cary, NC – With construction beginning soon on a major stream restoration project along Cary’s White Oak Creek Greenway between Davis Drive and Highway 55, the Town of Cary and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites interested citizens to an informational open house where they can review final construction plans and speak with representatives from USACE who are responsible for the design and construction of the project along with Town of Cary staff who are helping coordinate the effort. The drop-in meeting will be held on February 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Park Village Clubhouse, 201 Park Village Drive in western Cary.

“We are committed to improving overall water quality and stream conditions throughout Cary, and we appreciate the support of our citizens as we work closely with the Corps on this very important project,” said Charles Brown, Stormwater Program Analyst.

Construction is slated to begin mid-March and last about four months, during which this segment of the White Oak Greenway will be closed for public safety. While crews are projected to only work weekdays from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., the affected portions of the Greenway will be closed around the clock until construction is complete. Signed detours will be posted to help greenway enthusiasts safely navigate around the construction.

The West Cary Stream Restoration Project is a joint local-federal restoration project aimed to restore impaired ecosystems within the Cape Fear River Basin. The project will restore aquatic and riparian habitat along White Oak Creek, reduce sedimentation and inflows of nutrients to Jordan Lake and improve the overall water quality for White Oak Creek. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.8 million; the Town’s share of the cost is $630,000. Upon completion in July, the Town will assume all maintenance responsibilities.

“An added benefit for our community is the Living learning Laboratory created as part of the project, which will allow students to learn more about our environment,” said Brown. “When it reopens, look for signs along the greenway that give insight into restorations and their long-term importance.”

For complete project information, specific locations of greenway closures, and suggested detours, search “West Cary Stream Restoration Project” at www.townofcary.org.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Ben Lane, USACE Project Manager, (910) 251-4830
Charles Brown, Stormwater Program Analyst, (919) 469-4038
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Director, (919) 380-4240

RELATED LINKS:
Construction map

Suggested detour

West Cary Stream Restoration Project