Excavation Is Under Way!
December 11th, 2008The Cole Creek Project has officially turned dirt!
One of the bioretention gardens in Orchard Park.
Work has begun on excavating areas in Orchard Park where bioretention gardens - also known as rain gardens - will be planted next spring. Once the areas are excavated, a drainage system will be installed, and the depressions will be filled with engineered soils consisting of a mix of predominantly compost and sand. A shallow depression will remain and will be covered with erosion blankets this winter.
Next spring, native grasses and perennials will be planted, and the bioretention gardens will be mulched.