Revitalizing Winzer Park in Houston, TX with Porous Technologies
The City of Houston spent $2.6 million on Winzer Park upgrades. They chose to partner with Ferguson Waterworks and Porous Technologies to improve the park’s stormwater drainage and detention.
Project Overview
The City of Houston’s effort to revitalize public spaces chose the newly named, Winzer Park, as a key project. The park was renamed to honor fallen HPD officer, Andrew Winzer.
Key park improvements included:
- Entry plaza and entry sign upgrade
- New concrete trails
- A picnic pavilion
- Playground equipment and swings for various age groups
- Exercise stations with shade sails
- Splash pad with shade
- Benches and picnic tables
- Ornamental fencing
- Planting trees and grass
- Irrigation
- Site lighting
- Grading, drainage, and site detention
- And, more
In total, the City of Houston spent $2.6 million on Winzer Park upgrades. They chose to partner with Ferguson Waterworks and Porous Technologies to improve the park’s stormwater drainage and detention.
Challenge
Find innovative ways to remove stormwater from the surface area. In addition, the stormwater system would require:
- Quick and straightforward installation
- Cost-competitive stormwater management products
- Minimal ongoing maintenance
- Stormwater storage
Our Solution
Because we have the knowledge and expertise to help guide the city’s decision when it comes to which stormwater products would accomplish their goals, we worked with their team from design assistance to jobsite support.
What stormwater products did Ferguson Waterworks use to accomplish the city’s drainage and detention goals?
Firstly, Stormcrete® panels were installed on the sidewalk. These precast porous concrete panels from Porous Technologies remove surface water quickly. In addition, it provides stormwater detention on the site.
What are the advantages of Stormcrete precast concrete panels from Porous Technologies?
Stormcrete installs quickly. In fact, it has no on-site cure time. As a result, it is usable immediately after installation. Due to their porosity, water flows at 250+ inches per hour, ultimately eliminating standing water in the areas where it is installed.
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