Current Projects - Winter 2022
A map of the project area highlighted between Nelson and Martin streets, from E. 5th to W. 4th
The City of Edgerton will complete a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project in 2023 to continue the work started in 2021. The goal is to reduce the amount of Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) of stormwater into the sanitary sewer system. I&I increases costs for customers by unnecessarily treating rain or storm runoff.
The Project will take place East of the 2021 CDBG Project, consisting of Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP), Manhole Patches, and Point Repairs. The project area covers the sewer line between Nelson Street and Martin Street, from E. 5th Street to W. 4th Street.
The City of Edgerton has contracted Tetra Tech Inc., Consulting Engineers to evaluate the sanitary sewer system. The project involves the inspection of manholes and sanitary sewer lines using various nonintrusive/nondestructive testing methods.
Crews will identify and record defects for rehabilitation that will reduce the potential for dry weather system backups and wet weather overflows. Once this evaluation is complete, the City will solicit bids for a company to complete the CIPP and other repairs.
Funding for this project comes from a Community Development Block Grant and the Sewer Fund.
A DRAFT rendering of The Greenspace building in Downtown Edgerton.
UPDATE:
March 2023 -
The Edgerton City Council formally approved the rezoning for The Greenspace during their March 9 meeting. The area had been zoned R-1 (single family residential) and C-D (Downtown Commercial). Now it is all zoned for downtown commercial. The new zoning designation has design guidelines that are more appropriate for this new community gathering space.
UPDATE: January 2023 - City Council members have approved the project to go out for bid. A groundbreaking is expected this summer.
UPDATE: August 2022 - Due to inflation, the building scope has been revised. Staff is working with the design team to look at options that would keep costs under control and still include the most important elements identified by the community.
UPDATE: April 2022 - Design of the indoor elements of the The Greenspace continues. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the project could be let for bid later this year.
UPDATE: December 9, 2021 - Design of the downtown Greenspace is currently underway. City Council members reviewed initial plans for the new building, which will include a temporary emergency shelter, gymnasium, indoor walking path and fitness room.
ORIGINAL POST: A new community building will be coming to downtown Edgerton. The Greenspace facility project calls for a building approximately 20,000-30,000 sq. feet to include multi-use sports courts, meeting spaces and event rooms, storm shelter, fitness center, walking track and outdoor splash pad.
Due to uncertainties from the pandemic, in 2020 the Edgerton City Council revised the schedule for the project with design to start in 2021. The City has contracted with Incite Design Studio to design the facility and hired Henderson Building Solutions as the City's Owner's Representative to manage the project.
The completion timeline is greatly dependent on final design and the ability to source the necessary construction materials with the on-going supply chain issues.
The design for Glendell Acres Park includes a new skate park, playground area, walking path and pavilion.
UPDATE: September 2022 - Design revisions are being finalized. Project expected to go out for bid in Q1 of 2023.
UPDATE: July 2022 - An agreement has been reached with KPC. The City Council approved an encroachment agreement for the sidewalk during the July 27 meeting, pending final revisions.
UPDATE: April 2022 - Staff continues discussions with the gas company for easement acquisition involving the high pressure natural gas line that runs through the park.
UPDATE: November 2021 - City staff is working on utility coordination and easement acquisition before the project is let out for bid.
UPDATE: September 27,2021 - The City Council selected the design in the image to the right, which includes a new walking trail, playground equipment, upgraded skate park and more.
ORIGINAL POST: The Edgerton City Council has approved a contract with SWT Design to redesign Glendell Acres Park on Edgewood Street. The City and SWT Design conducted a survey throughout the month of July to collect public opinions on the options for the renovations.
This project includes the design and renovation of the park with new equipment, a finished sidewalk system, re-purposed greenspaces and landscaping. The approved Parks Master Plan will govern the general design theme of the project.
This project is paid for though Park Impact Fees, the majority of which comes from development at LPKC.
Construction is expected to start in 2022.
The intersection of 8th and Braun streets reopened to traffic on Feb. 7, 2023.
UPDATE:
February 7, 2023
The new and improved intersection has opened to traffic. Final seeding and/or sod will be completed in the spring.
ORIGINAL POST: The 8th and Braun intersection will be widened as part of the 207th Street Grade Separation Project.
The City has contracted with Pyramid Contractors to add pavement in all directions and a new turn lane to southbound 8th Street. Work is expected to start in the coming months.
While the project area is small, the impact to through traffic will be substantial. During construction, alternate routes will need to be used.
An aerial shot of the 207th Street Grade Separation from December 2021
The 207th Street Grade Separation is open to drivers. A ribbon cutting was held in late December 2021 for the off-grade crossing over the railroad tracks at 207th Street and Co-Op Road. The project is paid for entirely by revenue generated by LPKC and a CARS grant from Johnson County.
Final acceptance of this project is expected after the intersection improvements are completed at 8th and Braun streets.
