Zilker Botanical Gardens Stream Restoration Project – Evolution of a Stream
This photo essay illustrates ESC’s process for restoring the stream below the Taniguchi Gardens in the Zilker Botanical Garden.
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December 21, 2016: The stream bed prior to construction.
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January 3, 2017: Preparing the site.
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January 5, 2017: Removing existing rock and concrete channel.
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January 9, 2017: Excavating down to the framework.
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January 12, 2017: Installed steel framework.
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January 27, 2017: Installed concrete shell.
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February 17, 2017: Rocks of waterfall are cut, fit, and motared.
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March 21, 2017: Water is added to stream bed.
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April 21, 2017: The completed project. These plants will fill in over time.
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The historic Congress Avenue Bridge in its new location.
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April 21, 2017: Completed planting at the “spring.”