Westhill Central School District

2010 Capital Improvement Project

• Site work at Cherry Road School was related to a 32,000 sf building addition.
• New entry plaza with plant bed showcasing native vegetation surrounded by permeable pavers and benches made of recycled materials.
• Transition from traditional lawn to native wildflowers and grasses which encompass the entire addition with extensive rain garden system designed to collect, filter and infiltrate surface and roof runoff.
• Dry stream bed of river rock through a plant bed of native, moisture-tolerant species with a soil mix designed to infiltrate runoff.
• Rain garden framed with curvilinear path featuring benches, lighted bollards, a permeable paver patio and bridge.
• Excess storm water runoff directed to subsurface storage system, helping to eliminate ponding and reduce runoff.
• Prepared site plan and required documentation contributing 15 points toward LEED Certification.  Project achieved LEED Silver Certification.
• Assistance with extensive community outreach including public presentations, meeting with faculty to help incorporate site features into their curriculum and attending community events.