The document summarizes Phase I of the Pohick Creek Restoration Project in Fairfax County, Virginia. The project involved constructing a rock wall and bench along the creek bank, installing live stakes and native plants, and adding soil lifts for stabilization. The project team from Fairfax County completed earthworks and bank stabilization along a section of Pohick Creek near the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Pollution Control Plant, removing and replacing existing riprap. The project was substantially completed on June 13, 2016.

1. A Fairfax County, VA, publication
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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Project No. WW-000009-007
June 9, 2016
Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant
Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
Mount Vernon District

2. Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

3. Project Details
Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
Project Overview:
• Construction of a stacked, imbricated rock wall along the toe of the slope and a bench along the top
of the wall
• Installation of live stakes
• Planting that includes native riparian vegetation
• Installation of soil lifts for upper bank stabilization
DPWES Project Team:
• Utilities Design and Construction Division – Adil Lhous, Mohamed Madih, Chris Triolo and
Howard Champ
• Wastewater Treatment Division – Nikta Attar, Eddie Tate
• Stormwater Planning Division – Sajan Pokharel
• Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division – Chad Crawford
Description:
The Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I, provided earthworks and bank stabilization along
Area 1, located on the left bank of Pohick Creek adjacent to the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Pollution
Control Plant. This project provided a stream diversion with the use of temporary sandbags
adjacent to the creek. Additional requirements included the removal, stockpile, and replacement of
the existing Class III rip rap. This project was substantially completed on June 13, 2016.
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

4. Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
9399 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079
Mount Vernon District, Tax Map No. 108-3
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

5. Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
New Rock Wall Installation
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

6. Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
Soil Lifts
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

7. Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
Final Look of the Pohick Creek Restoration Project
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

8. Before After
Pohick Creek Restoration Project – Phase I
Soil Lifts
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch

9. Additional Information
For additional Information, please call
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes
Rehabilitation of the Primary Sludge Degritting Facilities and Replacement of MCC-2
Irene Haske, Public Information Officer
703-324-5821 TTY 711
SWPDmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Wastewater Design and Construction Branch