West Campus Stormwater Project
This fall, UW-Madison will begin implementing a comprehensive west campus stormwater management project to reduce sediment and pollutants that flow into Lake Mendota. The summer and fall, the project will create four bio-retention areas in Eagle Heights and University Houses.
In general, the construction consists of grading and earth work, removal of soil from the site and replacement with engineered soil materals that drain more effectively, and the installation of herbaceous plantings.
Work is expected to being in mid-August. As soon as we have more detailed information from campus, we will share it with residents. We are committed to minimizing the impact on Univeristy Apartments residents during the construction process.
Maps of the Project Areas (PDF)
In University Houses:
- Two rain gardens will be created between the west end of the apartments and the Univeristy Houses gardens.
- Fences will be put up around the work area for safety. The playrgound will be accessible throughout the project.
- Construction vehicles will access the site using the gravel servce drive from the top of Haight Rd.
In Eagle Heights:
- Two large bio-retention areas will be created to help manage stormwater in Eagle Heights.
- One will be located adjacent to Lake Mendota Dr. behind buildings 301 and 302. Construction access will be from the corner of Lake Mendota Dr. and Eagle Heights Dr. The bus stop and pedestrian walkways will remain accessible throughout the project.
- The other Eagle Heights bio-retention area will be directly behind buildings 503 and 506 and there will be temporary construction access road in front of building 502.
- Fences will be put up around the work area for safety.
Weekly Update on Work (updated November 2, 2012)
The Stormwater project work is almost complete for the fall. They will be back in the spring for planting, which should be much less intrusive work.
Planned work on the Stormwater project for the week of November 5-9:
The area by Eagle Heights 500s and 600s:
• Finish grading the area
• Seeding and installing an erosion control mat
• Replacing sidewalk and curb as needed
• Paving the section of Eagle Heights Drive by building 501- tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 8th
The area by Eagle Heights 301 and 302:
• Seeding and adding an erosion control mat.
• Replacing sidewalk and curb that have been damaged
The area by University Houses buildings 35 and 37:
• Seeding and installing and erosion control mat
As always, if you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact the Apartment Facilities Office.