Summary
Investigations traced sanitary sewer flow into the combined sewer overflow system from apartment buildings on Van Aken and Avalon; Phase 1 of a two-phase fix is 60% designed at an estimated $2.1 million construction cost.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
City's share would be $525,000 if the requested 75/25 split is awarded.
Residents of the Winslow/Avalon sewer shed get reduced overflow risk and a resurfaced road.
Drivers and nearby residents will deal with the headache of traffic jams, noise, and detours during construction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Gas main replacement projects
Enbridge is upgrading gas mains throughout the city.
Finance Committee - Jun 15, 2026
Two apartment buildings were discharging illegally into the sewer system, and Winslow Road sanitary flow was reaching a combined sewer overflow. Phase 1 of the fix carries a $525,000 city contribution under a favorable 75-25 Sewer District match, with construction in early 2027; Phase 2 costs are still unknown.
Safety & Public Works Committee - Jun 4, 2026
Investigations traced sanitary sewer flow into the combined sewer overflow system from apartment buildings on Van Aken and Avalon; Phase 1 of a two-phase fix is 60% designed at an estimated $2.1 million construction cost.
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