Case Study
The Stables At Hunt Club
High-Performance Stormwater for Tight Sites

Project Overview
Erosion Control
Slope Stabilization
Highway Infrastructure
PRODUCT USed
Ero-Guard EG-2X-NN Erosion Control Blanket
Date
2025
Project Size
NA
PARTNERS
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Grading operations exposed compacted clay loam and urban fill soils across long stretches of embankment, with slopes commonly reaching 3:1 and tightening to 2:1 in select locations. These soils retained moisture during extended wet periods yet shed runoff rapidly during intense summer storms, creating a high risk of surface erosion, rilling, and sediment transport. Passing traffic generated constant wind shear, while roadway splash-over introduced additional hydraulic stress along shoulders and slopes. Construction sequencing left little margin for corrective measures, as traffic remained active throughout the project and staging areas were constrained by barriers, pavement edges, and adjacent wetlands. Compliance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency NPDES requirements prohibited sediment migration into nearby water resources, placing added pressure on erosion control systems to perform immediately and consistently from the moment of installation.
Nexterra's Approach

Successfully integrating the stormwater system demanded precise attention to site grading, flow management, and construction sequencing. Jen-Hill’s expertise guided the project team through these intricate challenges, ensuring stormwater objectives aligned seamlessly with construction realities. By designing an underground detention and water-quality solution, the team eliminated the need for space-consuming surface basins, unlocking every inch of usable land for leasable office space.
The system efficiently managed stormwater flows, captured sediment and debris, and maintained consistent performance even during heavy rainfall events.
By emphasizing performance, compliance, and long-term maintainability, the solution remained highly functional yet unobtrusive, preserving valuable land for office buildings and amenity areas while meeting strict regulatory and environmental standards.
This approach maximized the development’s revenue potential and demonstrated how expert guidance can turn complex stormwater challenges into practical, high-value solutions.
Outcome
By combining deep technical insight with hands-on project management, the team delivered a solution on time and on budget that maximizes leasable space, maintains long-term operational performance, and turns what could have been a restrictive regulatory challenge into a showcase of efficient, high-performance infrastructure. The project stands as a clear example of how Jen-Hill transforms intricate stormwater demands into resilient, elegant solutions that protect property value and deliver enduring results.