The Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration project in Fairfax County, VA was completed ahead of schedule and on budget. The project restored 2,700 linear feet of streams that feed into Accotink Creek using natural channel design techniques. This included establishing stable channels and floodplains, installing structures to reduce erosion and improve habitat, and reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment runoff into Accotink Creek. The project was a collaboration between Fairfax County agencies and private contractors.

1. A Fairfax County, VA, publication
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
CN14125120
SD-000031-125
Braddock District
September 1, 2016

2. Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch

3. Project Details
Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
The Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration project was substantially completed on budget and ahead of schedule on August 17,
2016. The project consisted of restoring approximately 2,700 linear feet of combined unnamed tributaries to Accotink Creek
using natural channel design techniques.
Project Overview:
• Establishment of new and stable channel geometry and plant form
• Reconnection of the channel with its floodplain by raising the stream bed
• Placement of a reinforced bed mix material to stabilize the stream bed
• Repairing a failing outfall storm drain structure by consolidating it into another adjacent storm drain outfall system
• Stabilization of the stream bed and banks, reduction of erosion through the installation of various in-stream structures to
include: Imbricated Rock Walls and toe protection, Log and Rock Sills, Boulder Riffles, Rock Step Pools, Modified Cross-Vanes
• Creation of overbank wetland areas and providing surface and buried woody debris to support habitat improvement
• Reduction of 4,360 lbs. of total nitrogen per year, 1,829 lbs. of total phosphorus per year, and 315 tons of sediment per year
leading to Accotink Creek
Project Team:
• Stormwater Planning Division – Dave Anglin
• Utilities Design and Construction Division (UDCD) –Yudhie Brownson, Tammy Michelli
• Land Survey Branch, UDCD - Pat Gallahan, Mike Perry, Larry Randall, Cody Harp-Taylor
• Project Inspector, UDCD – Jeff Bartlett
• Fairfax County Park Authority – Michael Cadwallader, Andy Galusha, Tom McFarland, Mark Plourde, Justin Roberson
• Urban Forestry Management – Samantha Wangsgard
• Wastewater Collection Division – Gerald Brede, Shwan Fatah, Jonathan Okafor, Bobby White
• Wetland Solution Studies Incorporated – Jason Beeler, John Connelly, J.T. Kelley

4. Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
8100 Braddock Road (Annandale, VA) – Tax Map No. 70-4
Braddock District
Wakefield Park South Stream
Restoration - Approximate
Project Limits

5. Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
A series of newly constructed Armored Step Pools at the upstream end section of the project

6. Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
A newly restored section of the stream channel

7. Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
The newly restored stream section at Tributary #1

8. Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
A newly restored section of the project where it ties into Accotink Creek

9. Before After
Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch

10. Before After
Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch

11. Additional Information
For additional Information, please call
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes
Wakefield Park South Stream Restoration
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation & Stormwater Construction Branch
Irene Haske, Public Information Officer
703-324-5500, TTY 711
Irene.Haske@fairfaxcounty.gov