West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements

1. West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage
Improvements
Springfield District
Project No. SD-000031-082
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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A Fairfax County, VA, publication
November 2016

2. Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements

3. Project Details
Description:
The Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division, working closely with the Fire and Rescue Division,
installed stormwater enhancements to allow ponding water to drain away from the burn buildings at the Fire
Training Academy. Two swales were constructed, on both the western and southern sides of the burn building, to
direct water away from the building during training exercises. A concrete apron with a debris grate was also
installed to trap sediment and debris coming off of the building during training exercises and to allow sediment and
debris to settle out of the water before leaving the site.
Project Overview:
 Installed a 144’ grass swale on the south side of the burn building to facilitate positive drainage from the
existing concrete into an existing storm drain.
 Installed 100’ of curb and gutter along the western edge of pavement. A concrete apron with a debris grate
was installed within the curb and gutter to facilitate the maintenance and removal of accumulated debris.
 Installed an 80’ grass channel to facilitate positive drainage from the debris grate and existing concrete into
existing storm drain.
DPWES Project Team:
 Project Manager: Heather Ambrose
 Construction Manager: Heather Ambrose
West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements
Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division

4. Project Location: 4600 West Ox Road Tax Map: 56-1
Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division

5. Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements
Preconstruction Photos

6. Construction Photos
Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements

7. Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements

8. West Ox Fire Training Academy Drainage Improvements
Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division
For additional Information, contact
Irene Haske, Public Information Officer
703-324-5821, TTY 711
SWPDmail@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes