PERRYSBURG, Ohio —
One of downtown Perrysburg's main sewer lines is getting repairs.
The Grassy Creek Interceptor runs between East Indiana Avenue and South Boundary Street. The line is about 70 years old, so the project should help maintain structural integrity. The pipe is 8,500 feet long, and the project will add almost 6,000 feet of liner to the inside of the pipe.
The city received a $343,000 grant in July of last year to fund the $1.7 million project. The project will start with repairs to pipes that are damaged, fixing point repairs and completing the necessary grouting.
"Then they'll run the liner through and cure it in place," deputy director of public utilities AJ Coleman said. "It'll be like a brand new pipe when it's finished."
Once the pipe is sealed, it should prevent stormwater overflows during wet weather events. The project is estimated to take three to six months to complete, but it is all dependent on weather conditions.
The city started the project today by taking drone footage of the area. To complete the project, the workers may have to trim trees and remove fences and sheds on personal property. The city has sent out letters to approximately 75 residents, letting them know that they may experience impacts and will continue to send updates.
"As they move along the sewer they are going to give the appropriate residents notice of when they'll be in their yards, what will be happening, so those will be ongoing as the project continues," Coleman said.
An open house is being held on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building in City Council Chambers. It's a chance for residents to ask questions about the work that may be impacting their homes. Those with questions can contact Perrysburg's Division of Engineering at 419-872-7880.