Bear Branch - Southside Park Stream Restoration
This project will restore approximately 1,900 linear feet of natural stream and stabilize the steep, eroded stream banks along Bear Branch from Cottage Street SW downstream to I-66. This stretch of stream runs parallel to Patrick Street SW and George C. Yeonas Park. The completed project will reduce sedimentation and improve the stream's water quality using natural channel design techniques.
Project Details
Project Budget: $2,040,000
Project Manager: Alan Chen, PE
Anticipated Construction Date: September 2024
Bear Branch SLAF Application Package(PDF, 545KB)
Status Summary and Tentative Schedule
| Oct. 10, 2018 |
Stream restoration grant application submitted |
| Aug. 19, 2019 |
Town Council approves design funding agreement with Fairfax County |
| July 17, 2020 |
Begin survey |
| Dec. 15, 2020 |
Community meeting on concept plan design |
| Sept. 8, 2022 |
Community meeting on 90% design plan |
| March 2024 |
100% design completed |
| Aug. 26, 2024 |
Town Council to approve construction contract for Bear Branch Stream Restoration |
| April 2025 |
Construction begins for Bear Branch Stream Restoration |
| Sept. 2025 |
Construction anticipated to be completed. |