LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The city is looking ahead to a storm sewer outfall project involving Nicholson Avenue and Wilbert Road in an effort to curb Lake Erie shoreline erosion.
“It’s next on our list for outfall rehab and repairs,” Lakewood Public Works Director Chris Gordon said. “An outfall storm sewer drains right out into Lake Erie.
“Nicholson outfall collects from Detroit Avenue, while Wilbert Road outfall collects from Clifton Boulevard.
“Both outfall projects are revetment work to assist with erosion control. Also, both outfalls are storm sewers that can become combined sewers at times.”
While both infrastructure projects have been on the city’s radar dating back to a 2017 inspection, Gordon stressed that there isn’t any particular issue limiting capacity.
That’s why the work is planned for 2027, with the estimated $7.8 million project currently in a design and permitting process.
“We’re going for an Ohio Coastal Management Assistance Grant (CMAC),” he said. “That’s through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.”
The city is also in the process of submitting a grant application to the Ohio Public Works Commission’s (OPWC) State Capital Improvement Program.
“This is just a large infrastructure project that is needed,” Gordon said.
“We appreciate everybody’s patience and understanding.”
Speaking of large infrastructure projects in Lakewood, the city is nearing completion of its Interceptor Tunnel Rehabilitation Project.
The interceptor collects around 75 percent of Lakewood’s wastewater and stormwater, which is then sent for treatment at the wastewater treatment plant before being released into the environment.
The roughly $27 million project involves relining the 19,000-foot interceptor, which ranges in depth from 20 feet at the east end of Lakewood to 94 feet at the west end.
“The interceptor project should be getting completed within the next month,” Gordon said.
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