Upcoming Work At Powhatan, Hooffs Run And Ben Brenman Parks, Alexandria

Press release from the City of Alexandria:

Sep 8, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Upcoming
Work at Powhatan, Hooffs Run and Ben Brenman Parks

For
Immediate Release: September 8, 2020

The City of
Alexandria will conduct work projects at specified City parks in September and October.
Visitors should follow any pedestrian detours and
avoid work areas. All work schedules are weather permitting.

Beginning on Friday, September 11, exploratory
utility work will take place adjacent to Hooffs Run Park (18A East Linden St.)
near the basketball courts and playground. The Department of Transportation and
Environmental Services will conduct an inspection of the Hooffs Run
culvert. This necessary maintenance work falls under the City's stormwater
management program, but it is not part of a planned cleaning of the culvert. Park
facilities will remain open during the inspection, but residents are asked to
stay at least 100 feet
back from the site and all equipment being used. Visit alexandriava.gov/PublicWorks
for more information.

Construction of pedestrian improvements will take place at
Powhatan Park (1010 Douglas St.) between September 14 and October 23. Work will
occur in phases, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk along Route
One and installation of a new sidewalk, followed by installation of fencing and
new landscaping. During this time, several large trucks and heavy equipment
will be present during the daytime, and Route One lane closures are expected.
The playground and other park areas may be temporarily closed due to
construction activities. Improvements are consistent with the Powhatan
Park Improvement Plan to improve safety and park access
from Route One. For additional information or questions, contact Daniel Unkle,
Project Manager, at daniel.unkle@alexandriava.gov
or 703.746.5416.

Invasive plant material will be removed from the
shoreline of Ben Brenman Pond and along Backlick Run at Ben Brenman Park (4800 Brenman Park Dr.)
adjacent to Sommerville Street and Ben Brenman Dog Park. The purpose of the
work is to improve environmental conditions for native trees, plants, and
animals by reducing the negative impact of non-native invasive plants. The work
will occur over a two to five-week period and signs will be posted where activity is
occurring. For additional information, contact Rod Simmons, Natural
Resource Manager, at Rod.Simmons@alexandriava.gov
or 703.746.4651.

Visit alexandrava.gov/Recreation
for more information about upcoming park projects and scheduled construction
work.

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This news release is available at alexandriava.gov/117634.

This press release was produced by the City of Alexandria.The views expressed here are the author’s own.