Bancroft Pond maintenance
We tell you about how we're maintaining Bancroft Pond.
Project overview
Background
We built Bancroft Holding Pond as a response to the 1987 storm that dropped over 10 inches of rain in a few hours. As the City’s first traditional flood pond, Bancroft is beginning to show its age. After 35 years of service, the pond is long due for some restoration and improvements.
Project overview
Our 2025 Pond Maintenance Project will begin in mid-April. We will start with the excavation and grading of 1,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment. In addition to the dredging work, we will be:
- Replacing pathways
- Replacing bollards
- Updating the outlet structure
- Repairing fencing
- Maintaining and upgrading vegetation
- Removing bus shelter
- Stabilizing slopes
Learn more about the features at Bancroft and where the water flows to at our Follow the Rain page
The project will be completed in early June, exact dates weather dependent.
View the Ponds Landcare Standards for Vegetation Best Management Practices guide
Project phase
This project is in progress.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
Bancroft Pond with no water
Bancroft Pond with water
Contact us
Paul Chellsen
Supervising Stormwater Technician III
Surface Water & Sewer
Public Works