WASCANA CREEK REHABILITATION PROJECT

摘要

The Wascana Lake and Creek system is the heart and pride of Regina, Saskatchewan.The creek has flooded at various times resulting in flood damage to an established residential area. Floodprotection dykes along the Riverside Reach of Wascana Creek were constructed over a period of time.The dykes have become a valued open space and have structurally deteriorated to the extent thatrestoration was required. Restoration consisted of a variety of techniques including construction of amechanically stabilized soil slope, slope flattening and toe erosion protection. Soil bioengineeringtechniques with adapted native species were used to stabilize the rehabilitated dyke and provide erosionprotection. Open space development consistent with the "slow" feel of the dyke space and accessibilityrequirements was provided. A high level of community involvement through the preliminary design, designand construction phases was incorporated in the project.