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Hayfield Road Pipe Project Contacts and Updates

Hayfield Road Pipe Project Contacts and Updates

by | Sep 26, 2019 | | 0 Comments

Written by John Millikin, HCA Stormwater Management Committee Chair

Project Manager Dave Anglin hosted the Hayfield Road Pipe Project groundbreaking on September 10 at the Hayfield Pool parking lot.  Check out the talking points from John Millikin. Project work began the week of September 15 in the area behind the end of Hayfield Road near the pool parking lot. At our September 18 HCA meeting Dave provided a general project update and answered questions from residents.
Here are your contacts if you have specific questions.
  • Recommended usual contact:  John Millikin, HCA Stormwater Management Committee Chair, email John.Millikin@gmail.com, phone 703-971-5447. I will answer if I can or I will submit questions to Dave Anglin periodically and he will provide answers every 7-10 days.
  • Dave Anglin, Fairfax County Project Manager, email Dave.Anglin@fairfaxcounty.gov, phone 703-324-5500.
  • Marcus Wadsworth, Staff at Lee District Supervisor McKay’s office, email Marcus.Wadsworth@fairfaxcounty.gov, phone 703-971-6262.
  • Syed Sarwar, Garney Construction Project Manager, email ssarwar@garney.com.
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Selected Questions & Answers from the September 18, 2019 HCA Meeting:
  • When will the project start? It started the week of September 16, 2019 with some tree-work beyond the end of Hayfield Road near the pool parking lot.
  • Are Fairfax County schools and buses aware of this project? Project Dave Anglin has worked and continues to work with Fairfax County Public Schools to ensure safety of all children and staff at our schools; he has ensured that the buses will be routed safely.
  • What are safety precautions for traffic? There will be certified flaggers who follow VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) safety guidelines.
  • What are project hours? Generally they follow construction hours for Fairfax County. They will generally work 7:00am to 5:00pm but may work later on some days.
  • When will the work be done at the Telegraph Road and Hayfield Road intersection? This will be done next summer 2020, when school is out.
  • What are the work hours for the intersection work?  Roadwork will occur 9:00am-3:30pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am – 2:30pm on Friday.
  • How long will this project take? This project should be completed (weather permitting) by December 2020. For those who want a date, the contract calls for October 12, 2020 with “punch-list” items to follow. Keep in mind that there could be project changes which could extend the time for work and that weather is always a variable.
The Lorax Lesson: Please Plant a Tree

The Lorax Lesson: Please Plant a Tree

by | Apr 6, 2019 | | 0 Comments

Trees. My first memory of our community was driving along the beautiful tree-lined median on Hayfield Road as we searched for our forever home. It was a warm spring day and with windows rolled down I could hear the laughter of children playing under a glorious green canopy at Hayfield Park. I listened to the sound of song birds fill the air and inhaled the sweet smell of spring flowers in freshly planted gardens.  This community was where I would be lucky enough to call home.

Unfortunately, the very beauty that drove us to embrace this breathtakingly green and ecologically diverse neighborhood is now in danger of disappearing. Silver maples known for their rapid growth were planted during the development of our community in the late 60’s. With an estimated urban lifespan of 60-70 years (120+ in the wild), the majority of these large trees have been taken down or are in the process of being taken down as new home owners find their aging bark and extended limbs concerning.

The problem is, young trees are not being replanted at the same rate as the removal of mature ones. For a community that serves as an environmental corridor for Huntley Meadows wildlife, the effect of a growing number of treeless lots is concerning. From a personal perspective, it’s even more so. The slow eradication of our tree-lined streets is a problem for our air quality, energy efficiency, water filtration and even property values.  A few facts:

  • Deciduous trees planted on the south or west side can reduce cooling by 10-30%
  • A 20inch Red Maple can intercept almost 6,000 gallons of stormwater each year
  • A large tree in front of a home can increase the price by an average of 10%

It is time to learn a lesson from the ever-popular Lorax. For the health, environmental and fiscal viability of our community, please consider planting a tree. Where and how to plant trees for a healthy growth is also important. Recently, Jim McGlone of Urban Forestry gave an informative talk about how to successfully plant trees & care for trees. That presentation can be found here.  Let’s ensure that our Hayfield Farm families have today’s tree-lined streets tomorrow.

Thank you!

Your Neighbor & Fairfax County Tree Commissioner, At Large

Monica Billger

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