Project Location:         Lake Street

     Design Start Date           November 2007

     Construction Start Date February 2009

Harvey and Lake Streets

Recently there have been flooding complaints in the northeast section of town during heavy rainfall events. The Harvey/Lake drainage area was investigated to identify deficiencies in the system. During the course of the investigation, several repairs were made to the existing storm sewer system.

The immediate improvements that are planned for construction in 2009 are Davey Avenue Detention Basin Outlet Improvement and Lake Street Storm Sewer Outfall Improvement.

Both projects involve improving the drainage outlets to prevent the collection of trash and debris around their respective outlets.

The existing Davey Avenue Detention Basin drains into a culvert that carries storm water north under the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad to the Cuyahoga River. During the investigation of the outlet, rocks, sediment and even an automobile tire were removed from the pipe. A trash rack will be installed to keep debris from entering the outlet.

The Lake Street Storm Outfall is located on the south side of Lake Street east of Harvey Street. In the past, this outlet has become clogged with debris causing the drainage ditch to overflow to Lake Street. Improvements will likely include the installation of a catch basin or headwall with a trash rack. The drainage ditch may also be improved to provide water quality enhancements for the drainage area.

Further improvements to the system are being evaluated. Additional improvements may need to be planned in conjunction with future street and utility construction.