Large capital improvement projects (CIPs) currently underway in support of Blueprint in the Hilltop area.
Summary: Permeable pavers will be installed to detain and improve water quality to rain water. Construction is expected to begin in 2025 and completed in about two years. Residents will receive notice beforehand with important info and contacts.
CIP# 650870-153001
This project will install permeable pavers along multiple streets within the Westgate area of the Hilltop as shown on the project map(PDF, 490KB).
The goal of the project is to provide detention and water quality improvement to rain water that will be redirected from the sanitary sewer system by future phases of the Blueprint projects. For more information see the Blueprint Columbus project summary.
Construction is expected to begin in second quarter of 2025 and be completed within 2 calendar years.
Each impacted resident will receive written notifications from the City’s contractor prior of the construction work. The notifications will give information on timing of the work and contact information.
Financing is being provided through a below market-rate loan through the OEPA’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Program. Prior to granting this loan, the Ohio EPA required a detailed submittal from the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to determine the project’s eligibility.
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Jeremy Cawley, P.E. at 614-645-6795 or email JKCawley@Columbus.gov.
Summary: This project will construct bioretention basins in the Westgate neighborhood including within existing traffic islands and Westgate Park in order to provide detention and water quality improvements to rain water. Construction is expected to begin in winter 2022.
CIP# 650870-100801
This project will construct behind the curb bioretention basins (green infrastructure) within the Westgate neighborhood area, as well as regional basins within multiple, existing traffic islands and at select locations within Westgate Park (map below).
The goal of the project is to provide detention and water quality improvement to rain water that will be redirected from the sanitary sewer system by future phases of the Blueprint projects. For more information visit Blueprint Columbus.
Construction is expected to begin in winter 2022.
Financing for this project is being provided through a below market-rate loan from the OEPA's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Program. Prior to granting this loan, the Ohio EPA required a detailed submittal from the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to determine the project's eligibility.
The Ohio EPA has completed a Limited Environmental Review (LER) for this project. View the LER(PDF, 453KB) and the letter of "Notice of Issuance of a Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact."
For additional information please contact the Sewer Systems Engineering Section at 614-645-0485.
Project Area Map
Summary: Permeable pavers will be installed to detain and improve water quality to rain water and mitigate frequent flooding; the project also includes storm sewers. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2024 and completed in spring of 2026. Residents will receive notice beforehand with important info and contacts. The area includes: Richardson Ave, Palmetto St, S Wayne Ave, and S Ogden Ave. This project is combined with the Eureka/Fremont Green Infrastructure project.
CIP 650870-100802
This project has been combined with the Blueprint Hilltop 1 - Eureka/Fremont Green Infrastructure project. It will install permeable pavers along the following streets: Richardson between Wicklow Road and Palmetto Street, South Wayne Avenue between Fremont Street and Palmetto Street, Sheridan Street between Wheatland Avenue and South Oakley Avenue. It will also install storm sewers along Richardson Avenue, Palmetto Street, South Wayne Avenue, and South Ogden Avenue.
The goal of the project is to provide detention and water quality improvement to rain water and to mitigate frequent flooding within the project area.
Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2024 and be completed in the spring of 2026.
Each impacted resident will receive written notifications from the City's contractor prior of the construction work. The notifications will give information on timing of the work and contact information.
Financing for this project is being provided through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Program with a below market-rate loan.
The Ohio EPA has completed a Limited Environmental Review (LER) for this project. View the LER(PDF, 881KB) and the letter of "Notice of Issuance of a Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact.”
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Jehan Alkhayri, P.E. at 614-645-5423 or email jmalkhayri@columbus.gov.
Project Area Map and an example of a permeable pavers used in a roadway:
Summary: Rain gardens will be constructed in the medians along Burgess and Terrace Avenues and on a half-dozen properties to hold and filter rain water and add landscaped green spaces to the neighborhood. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2024 and completed in spring of 2026. Residents will receive notice prior to the work, with important info and contacts. This project is combined with the Eureka/Fremont Permeable Pavers project.
CIP 650870-100802
This project will construct regional rain gardens in the existing traffic medians along Burgess Avenue and Terrace Avenue between Olive Street and Fremont Street. The project will also construct regional rain gardens in the following properties: 506 Ogden Avenue, 490 Harris Avenue, 470 Harris Avenue, 402 Harris Avenue, 369-377 Warren Avenue, and 29 Wayne Avenue.
The goal of the project is to provide detention and water quality improvement to rain water through regional rain garden installations. Also, creation of landscaped green spaces throughout the neighborhood.
Construction is expected to begin in summer of 2024 and be completed in the spring of 2026.
Each impacted resident will receive written notifications from the City's contractor prior of the construction work. The notifications will give information on timing of the work and contact information.
Financing for this project is being provided through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Program with a below market-rate loan.
The Ohio EPA has completed a Limited Environmental Review (LER) for this project. View the LER(PDF, 881KB) and the letter of "Notice of Issuance of a Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact.”
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Jehan Alkhayri, P.E. at 614-645-5423 or email jmalkhayri@columbus.gov
Map of the project area:
CIP# 650872-153006 (Project 6)
This project will rehabilitate the remaining sanitary sewer service laterals that were not addressed in the initial lining project for this area. Approximately 931 service laterals within the project area will be lined using "trenchless" techniques with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) technology.
The project area(PDF, 200KB) is approximately bounded by W. Broad St. on the north, S Wheatland Ave. on the east, Sullivant Ave. on the south, and the S Hague Ave. on the west.
The primary goal of this project is to mitigate stormwater infiltration into the sanitary sewer system through the repair of leaky joints and cracks in lateral pipes.
Construction is anticipated to commence in the first half of 2025 and is expected to be completed by the second half of 2026.
Each impacted resident will receive written notification from the City’s contractor prior of the lateral rehabilitation. The notifications will give specific information on the timing of the work, contact information, and a request to restrict water usage for a short period of time (approximately 4 hours) while the lateral is being lined.
Financing for this project is being provided through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Program with a below market-rate loan. Prior to granting this loan, the Ohio EPA required a detailed submittal from the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to determine the project’s eligibility.
For additional information please contact the Blueprint Office at 614-645-1253, or e-mail: blueprint@columbus.gov.
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