Project Description

The Kruger Creek Stabilization project will provide stream enhancements and stabilization to Kruger Creek from near its headwaters up Bull Mountain downstream to Gaarde Street.   

WHY IT'S NEEDED

Kruger Creek is experiencing severe erosion in the Bull Mountain area.  This erosion is threatening slope stability near existing homes and the safety of sanitary, storm, park and private infrastructure located near the creek. The erosion has been so severe that the city purchased a house located on the eroding creek canyon on Southwest Gallin Court years ago. The excess quantities of soil from the erosion are also causing problems downstream, depositing in lower creek areas, covering trails and impacting infrastructure.  

STRATEGIC PLAN TIE-IN: This project relates to Goal 3.2, Action F of the Strategic Plan by protecting and restoring the ecological function of Kruger Creek.  

TIMELINE: FY2021- 

FUNDING SOURCE: Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater funds. 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS: Additional maintenance will be needed on new stormwater piping.  Less maintenance is expected within creek corridor due to stabilization.