In 2021, the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) and Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority (CCBWQA) began design of the stream reclamation improvements on Dove Creek from Otero Avenue to Pond D-1, which is located approximately 5 miles upstream of the reservoir; RESPEC was the selected consultant for the design. Concrete Express Inc. (CEI) was the selected contractor that was brought into the project development in 2021 as part of the project team.  Based on project cost estimates, the project was split into two phases in 2022; Phase I included Dove Creek improvements from East Otero Avenue to South Chambers Road (constructed in 2023) and Phase II (This Project) included Dove Creek improvements from Chambers Road to Regional Pond D-1 at East Broncos Parkway

BEFORE

The goals of the project stakeholders were to create a healthy stream corridor with floodplain connectivity to improve the vegetation (wetland, riparian and upland). The design approach utilized the High Function Low Maintenance Stream (HFLMS) concept, an industry standard that targets design to improve the functionality of the stream and allow for adaptation of the stream to the surrounding environment. The project included increased sinuosity of the channel with riffle-pool sequences throughout the reach and reconnection to the floodplain and improvement of wetland and riparian vegetation. The project also constructed two forebay structures; one at the outfall from the adjacent development and one just upstream of pond D-1 to allow sediment removal from the channel prior to entering the regional water quality facility. Another key component of the area was construction and improvement to existing maintenance access to the channel and new forebay structures to allow for more frequent maintenance and sediment removal.

Dove Valley Phase II began construction in February 2024 and was completed in May 2024 by Concrete Express, Inc.

In 2021, the Mile High Flood District, Town of Parker and the Authority began the planning efforts to improve the reach of Cherry Creek near the proposed new Dransfeldt overpass, known as Cherry Creek at Dransfeldt or “Reach A”. Design was completed in 2024 and construction began in April 2024 and is expected to be completed in April 2025.

BEFORE

Construction started in April 2024, and will be completed in 2025

In 2020, the Mile High Flood District, Douglas County and the Authority began the planning efforts to improve the reach of Cherry Creek upstream of Scott Avenue in Douglas County. Design was completed in 2023 and construction began in September 2024 and is expected to be completed in May 2025.

BEFORE