(McAlpine Environmental Restoration SR2)

The Bishops Ridge Stream Restoration Project is a phase of the McAlpine Environmental Restoration Project.  Its primary goals include reducing stream bank erosion and habitat restoration.  The project is underway and it is hope to be substantially complete by the Spring of 2013.  A general description and range of typical timeframes for project phases is given below.

This project will result in restoration and enhancement of 2,200 linear feet of stream along Bishops Ridge Stream, which is a tributary to McAlpine Creek. The project will create, enhance, and protect forested riparian areas. A new 5.1 acre riparian wildlife habitat conservation area will be created.  This is not a greenway project.  

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) project team will manage the Bishops Ridge Stream Restoration Project as described below.  A general description and range of typical timeframes for project phases is given below.  Specific work is conducted during each phase while an emphasis is made on public involvement throughout the entire project.

Construction Phase (Expected to be complete in Spring 2013)

Throughout construction, efforts will be made to minimize disruption to nearby property owners. Construction of proposed improvements will be supervised by Mecklenburg County staff as well as staff from McKim & Creed, the consultant for the Project.

Project Team 

John Schrum, P.E.
City Senior Water Resources Engineer
Bishops Ridge Stream Restoration Project Manager
704-336-3927

James Gordon
Mecklenburg County Project Manager
704-336-3871