Meeklynn Drive Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements Project

This project will construct both sanitary and storm sewer improvements along Meeklynn Drive and Olentangy River Road. These projects will be bid and constructed together but will have separate funding sources. View the project area maps(PDF, 161KB).

Sanitary Sewer CIP 650890-100000
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage (the City) will provide sanitary sewer service to the residents of Meeklynn Drive in the Linworth Village area on the northwest side of the City of Columbus, Ohio. The proposed eight-inch diameter sewer will connect to the existing sanitary sewer along Olentangy River Road. This project is intended to eliminate the on-lot home sewage treatment systems (HSTS) currently serving the residents of Meeklynn Drive. The project plans are nearing completion and construction is anticipated to start early 2022.

Ohio EPA has issued a Final Finding of No Significant Impact for the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities’ Meeklynn Drive Sanitary Sewer project (CIP# 650890-100000; WPCLF Loan Number CS390274-0259). View the Final Finding of No Significant Impact(PDF, 153KB). 

For questions regarding this project - contact Project Manager, William Glenn, at WBGlenn@columbus.gov 

Storm Sewer CIP 610782-100000
This project will focus on Stormwater improvements with the primary area along Meeklynn Drive. New storm inlets and new storm sewer will be installed that ultimately discharge on the east side of Olentangy River Road at Kempton Run.

Pending final approval from OEPA, construction will start in spring 2022 and be completed by early 2023.

Financing for this project is being provided by below-market rate loans obtained through the OEPA’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) and the debt will be serviced through the City of Columbus Sanitary and Stormwater user fees.

Ohio EPA has issued a Final Finding of No Significant Impact for the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities’ Linworth Rd./Meeklynn Drive Storm Sewer Improvements project (CIP# 610782-100000; WPCLF Loan Number CS390274-0405).  View the Final Finding of No Significant Impact(PDF, 153KB) (same document linked above).

Questions regarding this project should be directed to Project Manager, William Glenn, P.E. at 614-645-2416 or email WBGlenn@columbus.gov.