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Goldsboro 

 

  

The project includes the construction of approximately 2,600 LF of 24-in, 2,500 LF of 16-in, 2,000 LF of 12-in, and 125 LF of 8-in ductile iron restrained joint water main, and associated fittings and appurtenances on Goldsboro St, Ward Blvd, and US-301. This Project is funded in whole or in part by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI).

 

Location: US 301, Goldsboro, and Ward Blvd. 

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 hominy  

Hominy Swamp Stream Restoration and Greenway which will include restoration of approximately 5,700 linear feet (lf) of Hominy Swamp Creek, establishing a riparian buffer along the restored stream, a significant amount of floodplain benching, construction of approximately 2,740 lf of Hominy Creek Greenway from Elizabeth Road to Tarboro Street, and replacement of the culvert under Elizabeth Road. 

 Location: Along Hominy Stream from Elizabeth St. To Goldsboro St. 

hominaygreenway

 

barnes street alley 

 

Barnes Street Alley is an example of example of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) that features permeable pavement. This innovative approach to urban planning promotes resilience and sustainability in cities. By adopting such solutions, urban areas can benefit both the natural ecosystem and the residents living within them. The transition toward green infrastructure is not merely a trend; it represents a crucial evolution in the way we design and manage our urban landscapes for a sustainable future. 

Location: Barnes St 

barnesalley

 

Baseball Stadium Project (2)

 

 

Douglas Street Alley project is another example of an alley transformed into a green space using permeable pavement. The benefits to the community include:

  • Improved flood control
  • Enhanced environment and water quality
  • Increased property values

Moreover, it features a cistern water system designed to collect rainwater from the permeable pavement, which is then used to irrigate the surrounding garden plants.


Location: Douglas St

 after 2025 planting & cistern

 

park mercer flow through   Construct a large off-line, flow-through stormwater wetland to treat the majority of downtown Wilson’s runoff. The wetland is proposed to be located in an abandoned field near the confluence of an unnamed tributary draining downtown Wilson and Hominy Swamp Creek.

 

biofilter at mall 

 

Design and construct a biofilter stormwater control measure to increase storage and improve water quality. 

Location: Wilson Mall