4 New Connection Under the Railroad

Future Rainwater Connection Lake BEAUTY OUT OF NECESSITY The lake outfall serves an important function during rain events as it allows the lake to store more rainfall while also allowing for To achieve the project a higher rate of flow in the new Four Mile Run. This also creates the opportunity for a dramatic and engaging water feature in . goals, PWSA needs to PHIPPS RUN Rock Cascade connect people and PANTHER HOLLOW RUN water from Panther THERE IS NO SAFE WAY ACROSS THE Bridge over new Four Mile Run Hollow Lake to RAILROAD TRACKS Path to Junction Hollow There is currently no easy way to get from one side of the tracks Junction Hollow. to the other. In the absence of a safe and legal crossing, many park users cross illegally. “THE RUN” New Junction Hollow Trail NEIGHBORHOOD New Connection Under the Railroad WHY ARE WE DOING IT? MON RIVER ■■ To convey water to Junction Hollow N and to the Monongahela River 100 FEET ■■ To keep rainwater out of the PWSA IS DESIGNING A TUNNEL FOR combined sewer system WATER AND FOR PEOPLE A tunnel under the railroad would carry water from Panther ■■ To create a stream in Junction Hollow Lake to Junction Hollow while creating a safe and Hollow accessible entry to .

THIS PROJECT WILL... ■■ Decrease risk of basement sewage backups in The Run neighborhood THE TUNNEL COULD INCLUDE UNIQUE ■■ Decrease risk of flooding in The Run LIGHTING... The new tunnel would need sufficient illumination both during neighborhood the day and at night for safety and security. Specialized lighting could make the tunnel an interesting and ■■ Create a safe pedestrian crossing of engaging place to visit. the railroad for park users Lake Loop Trail ■■ Create a new ADA accessible Panther Hollow Lake pathway to Panther Hollow Lake Rock Cascade Bridge over new Four Mile Run ...AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC ART The areas around the new tunnel will become a key focal point in the park, allowing for future additions of unique and interesting Path to Junction Hollow public art such as sculptures. PWSA will coordinate with the Department of City Planning’s New Connection Under the Railroad Stream with Drop Pools Public Art and Civic Design Division.

revision 20181126-1023