Major changes are coming to Dix Park as the City of Raleigh gears up to start tree work linked to a significant water infrastructure project. In a move that pairs development with conservation, officials aim to breathe new life into parts of the park by transforming felled trees into park furniture and public art. The City of Raleigh has stressed the significance of this forestry alteration, emphasizing the critical nature of the work for the upcoming water main installation.
As part of these preparations, brush and smaller trees will be cleared along the proposed path of the future water line starting Monday. Furthermore, nine mature trees, identified for removal, will commence to be taken down in early 2026 to facilitate pipe laying. This initial phase, according to the City of Raleigh’s announcement, is an essential step for the advancement of one of Raleigh’s largest water infrastructure projects, stretching over 25,000 feet of new pipe.
As detailed on the City of Raleigh’s website, the water main has several key objectives. It will provide a secondary water line to ensure continued water service in the event of any issues at one of the water plants. The expansion also aims to accommodate the growing demand of a burgeoning city population and to extend the reuse water system for non-drinking purposes, an effort that conserves potable water…