Chippewa Creek Flood Reduction at Echo Lane Project
Alleviating flooding and reduce flood risks in Broadview Heights
Our Regional Stormwater Management Program addresses water quality, flooding, and erosion issues throughout our service area, which includes the Cities of Broadview Heights and North Royalton. As part of the program, the Sewer District is reducing flooding in the Echo Lane area of Broadview Heights and North Royalton.
The Chippewa Creek Flood Reduction at Echo Lane Project alleviates flooding and reduces flooding risks to the neighborhood in Broadview Heights including homes along Echo Lane, West Ridge Drive, and Twin Oaks Drive. The project features elements which increase the stormwater storage volume in the neighborhood to reduce flooding potential, including modified and expanded detention basin, restoring 1,220 feet of stream with expanded floodplain, and daylighting 325 feet of culverted stream. Construction cost less than $9 million.
Progress update, April 2025
Updated April 7, 2025
The project is complete. You can see an image of the finished project in our page header.
Progress update, January 2025
Updated January 23, 2025
The project has reached substantial completion. Post-construction postcards were sent to nearby residents. You can download a copy which explains what you can expect to see in and around the project area in the months ahead.
Progress update, August 2024
Updated August 14, 2024
Stream relocation, stream restoration, stormwater storage basin expansion, and landscaping are almost complete. Live staking will take place during the winter. Storm sewer upsizing and replacement is complete. Road paving, driveway, and sidewalk repairs are underway.
Substantial completion: Fall 2024
Progress update, April 2024
Updated April 3, 2024
Construction started in October 2023 and is ongoing. The contractor is creating the new stream channel alignment, installing new stormwater headwalls, installed a new storm sewer on Briarwood Drive, and created an earthen berm and stormwater storage area at the end of Echo Lane. There is current construction of a new manhole at the intersection of Echo Lane and Twin Oaks Drive. A temporary gravel access road is installed until the work is completed within an estimated time frame of a month or two, weather dependent.
Estimated final completion is September 2025.
Progress update, September 2023
Updated September 15, 2023
Design is complete. Preliminary work commenced around August 7, 2023. The contractor established a laydown area on site and is planning to install some tree protection fencing. The main construction items will proceed after the tree felling is completed in October 2023.
Construction cost not-to-exceed $8,259,707, and we anticipate project completion by the end of September 2025.
Progress: 100% design
Updated April 4, 2023 | The project cost is estimated to be $9,051,740. The contract bid opening is April 12, 2023. The notice to proceed for construction is June 2023.
Progress: 90% design
Updated August 30, 2022 | Watch our 90% design overview update (40 min.) | Download 90% design concept plan (PDF)
Progress: 60% design
Updated May 12, 2022
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