Stream Restoration and Greenway Trail

Nature is thriving in an urban environment. The newly-restored Little Sugar Creek is hugged by an inviting greenway trail. It’s a peaceful oasis near the glass and steel heartbeat of Charlotte’s center city.  Stream work completed: 2009   Uncapping In 2007, Storm Water Services ripped up and removed 1100 linear feet of concrete, culverts and parking lots that covered the creek.    Stream Restoration Removing the cap showed just how neglected this stretch of Little Sugar Creek had become.   Transforming the ugly duckling into a showcase swan included: Adding meandering turns to reduce bank erosion Creating deeper pools and shallow rocky sections to support aquatic life Reshaping banks Removing concrete and weeds from banks and adding lush, native vegetation  Final project mailer (March 2012)

Cost of Stream Work: $899,000

Sources of Funding:

NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund: $320,000

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services fees: $579,000

Project Schedule:

Planning and Design: 2007 
LandDesign, Inc.

Construction (2007 through 2009)
United Construction—Stream work
TK Browne—Greenway
   Uncapping—2007
   Stream Restoration—2007 through 2009
   Greenway—2008 and 2009

Project Managers:

Crystal Taylor, P.E.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
704-336-7342

Gwen Cook
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
704-432-1570