Goldsworth Valley Enhancement
50 years after creating the original master plan to develop a stormwater management pond in Goldsworth Valley, OCBA was again selected by WMU to work in the Valley. A new Valley Dining Center was being constructed adjacent to the stormwater management pond, which was full of algae due to sediment loading over the years.
OCBA partnered with Kieser & Associates, Environmental Scientists, to develop a master plan to improve the water quality of the pond, increase the quality and quantity of native plant borders, and enhance the visual quality of the entire valley.
Pond dredging, new stormwater outfalls, and expansive bioretention areas provide improved water quality in the pond. A custom pedestrian bridge, sidewalks, and an updated picnic shelter that reflects the architectural character of the adjacent Valley Dining Center offer improved student activity areas. Removal of invasive species, enhancement of existing plantings and addition of new native plantings update the aesthetics of the valley.
