Water Department contractors to conduct survey for possible green stormwater infrastructure in Cobbs Creek area.
In early October 2020, our contractors will be conducting ground condition tests in the area bounded by:
- Ellsworth Street on the south
- Cedar Avenue on the north
- 59th Street on the east
- 62nd Street on the west
Residents living inside the area outlined above may notice construction surveyors, markings on the pavement, and drilling in the right-of-way, such as on sidewalks. All drilling holes, roughly the size of a coffee can, will be patched shortly after testing.
This geotechnical fieldwork is being done to test the area's suitability for green improvements. Some work may be loud or slightly disruptive. The Water Department and our contractors will strive to avoid any impacts on neighbors.
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COVID-19 Safety:
- Your health and safety are our top priorities at all work sites. To ensure construction site safety, our teams follow all state and local regulations. We are utilizing protective equipment, sanitizing procedures and social distancing measures.
- Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the Water Department will not distribute standard door-hangers and flyers to notify neighborhoods of this project. Please feel free to safely inform neighbors who may not have Internet access.
About Green Infrastructure
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Green stormwater projects use plants, trees, and stone to capture and filter stormwater.
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Geotechnical fieldwork like the work planned for this area allows engineers to determine the best type of infrastructure for the area.
- Green systems can be found in neighborhoods across the city. They are part of the Green City, Clean Waters program. Philadelphia launched the 25-year infrastructure effort in 2011 to improve the health of our waterways.
- Today, green systems keep billions of gallons of polluted runoff out of local rivers and creeks each year.
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