New water infrastructure is being built in Raleigh to keep our system strong, reliable, and ready for the future.  Some trees in Dix Park will be removed as part of this project. They must be taken out so we can install the new water line that passes under the park. Every step has been planned to minimize tree removal and preserve the park’s character.  

This is part of a major infrastructure upgrade to strengthen the City’s water system and ensure reliable service into the future. A new water line will cross through Dix Park to connect the existing system near the old Bain Water Treatment Plant on Fayetteville Street to the Pullen Park Booster Pump Station. 

It is one of the City’s largest water projects, stretching more than 15,000 feet. That's long enough to cross 40 football fields. 

Benefits 

• Provides a backup water line that keeps water flowing even if one of our plants experiences a problem. 

• Expands water capacity to meet the needs of a growing city. 

• Increases use of reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, and other non-drinking purposes to conserve drinking water. 

• Creates opportunities for future greenway connections and upgrades to the water system. 

Tree Impacts 

We know losing trees at Dix Park is hard. Tree removal is limited to what is absolutely necessary for the safe construction of a much-needed water line.  Tree removal will be handled with precision and care by certified arborists under the guidance of Urban Forestry Division. Wood from removed trees will be reused for public art and furniture projects, keeping a connection to the park. 

View the map below to see where tree removal is happening.

More Information

Visit the FAQ page for more information about the project.