Installation of a new booster station on Faye Drive and upgrading the existing station on Thornwood Drive. The current status of the Southwest Pressure Zone is that there is one booster station to supply pressure to the entire area. While this station has a back generator for emergencies a second complete station is needed to insure consistent service to this area.
Cost: $4,111,281.40
Schedule: Construction started 3rd Quarter 2023 with waterline replacement portion. Faye Dr. booster station is currently in service and finalizing startup of replacement station at Thornwood Drive. Anticipated completion 4th Quarter 2025.
Issues: Coordination with Thornwood Drive/Cherry Valley Road bridge replacement and River Road Sewer project is critical.
Replaced approximately 2,000 non-copper service lines within the system. Identification of service line material is an on-going process and an interactive map of service line material has been developed. Part of the Ohio EPA mandate to remove all lead and/or galvanized requiring replacement lines from the drinking water system.
Cost: ($2,198,784 ARP funds and $5,451,128 OWDA loan). Loan portion is 53% Principal Forgiveness so borrowed $2,562,030 at 0% interest.
Schedule: Completed 4th Quarter 2024
Issues: All eligible customers must sign agreement for City to work on private water line.
Replacing 1,000 non-copper or galvanized service lines within the system. Identification of service line material is an on-going process and an interactive map of service line material has been developed. Part of the Ohio EPA mandate to remove all lead from the drinking water system.
Cost: $2,174,306 total – ($1,021,924 OWDA 0% interest loan)
Schedule: Started construction 1st Quarter 2025 and expected completion 4th Quarter 2025
Issues: All eligible customers must sign agreement for City to work on private water line.
Replacing 1,600 non-copper or galvanized service lines within the system. Identification of service line material is an on-going process and an interactive map of service line material has been developed. Part of the Ohio EPA mandate to remove all lead from the drinking water system.
Cost: $3,532,231 total – ($1,660,148 OWDA 0% interest loan)
Schedule: Start construction 1st Quarter 2026 and expected completion 2nd Quarter 2027
Issues: All eligible customers must sign agreement for City to work on private water line.
Replacing approximately 2,500 non-copper or galvanized service lines within the system. Identification of service line material is an on-going process and an interactive map of service line material has been developed. Part of the Ohio EPA mandate to remove all lead from the drinking water system.
Cost: $14,000,000- Goal to apply for Principal Forgiveness loans with OWDA
Schedule: 1,500 Services per year for Project years 2027-28. Projects 9-12 may not be required depending on costs and schedule of LSL #7 and #8.
Issues: All eligible customers must sign agreement for City to work on private water line.
This was a cooperative project with the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE)to rebuild a low head dam on the Raccoon Creek. The dam was failing and needed repair. This dam is designed to protect existing water and sanitary lines as well as prevent erosion along State Route 16.
Cost: City portion (35%) $1,426,000
Schedule: Construction started August 2022 and completed 3rd Quarter 2023. Pending review by ACE in 3rd Quarter 2026 to finalize project.
Issues: Coordination with USACE
Installation of 3,400 feet of gravity sewer line on River Road connecting Park Trails to Reddington Road. Replacing a sanitary lift station and force main with a gravity system. Work is part of the Thornwood Drive/Cherry Valley Bridge Project
Cost: Engineers estimate $3,965,964 (Funded by American Rescue Plan)
Schedule: Construction started 3rd Quarter 2025 and expected completion 1st Quarter 2026.
Issues: Coordination with ODOT bridge/roundabout project and. Deep (30-35’) sewers on east end of River Road. Coordination with residents and traffic patterns due to required shut down of River Road.
Part of the Long-Term Control Plan, this project will connect the separated sewers in the downtown area to the Interceptors along the South Fork of the Licking River and then to the treatment plant. This will also add a storm water line from the same area and replace aging water lines in the same area. Reduction of CSO’s and new infrastructure.
Cost: $13,525,853
Schedule: Construction started April 29, 2024 and anticipated completion by 2nd Quarter 2026.
Issues: Coordination with Floodwall improvements on 2nd Street. Coordination with traffic and entrance improvements at Don Edwards Park and Ohio Street. Coordination with businesses and residents on 2nd St and traffic patterns. Coordination with Railroad for the crossing under the RR.
Part of the Long-Term Control Plan Bundle 2, this sewer separation project will include area north of SR 16 along SR 13 to Rugg Ave and North Street to the North Fork Licking River. Includes new Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Waterlines, asphalt and sidewalks. Reduction of CSO’s and new infrastructure.
Cost: $38,000,000
Schedule: Bid Award expected February 26, 2026. Construction start in March 2026 and must be completed by July 2028.
Issues: Largest CSO project to date. Ohio EPA granted approval to split project into Phase 1 and Phase 2 due to the size and complexity of the project. Impact to traffic patterns on Hudson and Mt. Vernon Road. Coordination with ODOT for Log Pond Run Bridge replacement and neighborhood revitalization and storm water removal from residences.
Part of the Long-Term Control Plan Bundle 2, this sewer separation project will include area north of SR 16 along Hudson Ave. from St. Clair to Stevens St. Includes new Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Waterlines, asphalt and sidewalks. Reduction of CSO’s and new infrastructure.
Cost: Engineers estimate $50,000,000
Schedule: Anticipated bid in 2nd Quarter 2028 and must be completed by July 2031.
Issues: Largest CSO project to date. Ohio EPA granted approval to split project into Phase 1 and Phase 2 due to the size and complexity of the project. Impact to traffic patterns on Hudson and Mt. Vernon Road. Coordination with Phase 1 replacement and neighborhood revitalization and storm water removal from residences.
Address deficiencies identified by the State of Ohio Dam Safety Authorities. Create overflow channel on east side of dam to direct flows to a control structure that will discharge to the river approximately 200 ft downstream.
Cost: $322,632
Schedule: Started Construction 3rd Quarter 2024 and completion 4th Quarter 2025.
Issues: Coordination with Horns Hill Roundabout project
Based on Asset Management Plan, repair/replace existing infrastructure at WTP. Plant was built in 1943 with last major upgrade in 1996. Over 30% of assets are at or near failure. Will need to evaluate current treatment capacity and future capacity requirements.
Cost: Engineers estimate $30,000,000
Schedule: Complete WTP General Plan 2026, Complete Preliminary Engineering Study 2026 and Detailed design 2027, Anticipated Construction 2028-2029.
Issues: Coordination of current production with Water Capacity Study to determine potential expansion needs.