Project Details

Severe flooding in 2019 caused significant scour, erosion, and structural failure along portions of the Park Creek flood control channel in the City of Madison. Banner conducted a condition assessment and field survey of the damage, finding that the channel's damage reduced hydraulic capacity and created risks to nearby infrastructure, public spaces, and private property. Repairs were necessary to restore flood protection, stabilize the channel, and reduce the risk of future damage during high‑flow events.

The City of Madison needed funding to help with the cost of these repairs. Banner worked with the city to submit damage information to FEMA for their review and acceptance to provide funding assistance. FEMA approved the submittal and we coordinated with FEMA representatives through the design and construction phases to ensure the improvements were designed and completed in accordance with FEMA's regulations.

Civil engineering improvements focused on restoring channel function and increasing long‑term resilience while minimizing impacts to surrounding areas. By stabilizing the channel and addressing scour and erosion, the project improves flood conveyance and protects adjacent infrastructure. Coordination with structural and architectural teams ensured that flood mitigation measures could be implemented while preserving historically significant features where required.

This project involved flood control channel mitigation and reconstruction along Park Creek at multiple locations in Madison, including Memorial Park. Civil work included removal of accumulated sediment, mitigation of scour beneath existing channel walls, reconstruction of channel geometry, and installation of a steel sheet pile system to stabilize the channel and prevent future undermining. A failed 150‑foot section of channel wall was reconstructed with a new structural backup system to improve long‑term stability.

Banner Associates provided civil design and construction administration services, coordinating closely with structural and architectural disciplines to restore hydraulic capacity while supporting historic preservation requirements. The services we provided include: