PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio – It is apparently the year of the water mains replacement in Parma Heights.
Right now, the city isn’t just spending $ 605,000 to replace nearly 1,100 feet of four- and six-inch pipe with eight-inch pipe that runs through the Greenbriar Commons campus that runs from Pearl Road to Notabene Drive is leading, but the Cleveland Water Department is driving forward three projects this summer.
Dan Bender, advisor to Parma Heights Consultant City, said the $ 965,000 project associated with the suburban water renewal program also includes Notabene Drive, as well as Queens Highway and Layor Drive.
“All three roads that were programmed many years ago require the replacement of the water pipe,” said Bender. “They are in poor condition and the water quality is poor. They were selected by the Cleveland Water Department.
“The existing 6-inch water pipe is being replaced by an 8-inch pipe. You will get a bigger water pipe which is great. It’s a brand new pipe that offers better fire flows and better water quality. Overall, it’s a big improvement. “
Parma Heights is part of Cleveland’s Suburban Water Main Renewal Program, which has an anti-poaching policy. As a result, the city does not contribute funding to major waterline improvement projects. In addition, users will not be billed for the upgrade.
Twice a year, municipalities can apply for US dollars for the Suburban Water Main Renewal Program for various infrastructure projects that are awarded according to different criteria.
“These are repairs to the waterline that need to be done,” said Michael P. Byrne, Mayor of Parma Heights. “We had numerous breaks. This is only part of the preventive maintenance of the water pipes. This is planned for a few years.
“The beauty of it is that these streets get a new pavement of asphalt as soon as these water lines are on the Queens Highway and Layor Drive.”
Regarding Notabene Drive, Bender said the new line will provide better circulation for incorporation into the campus’ new aqueduct. The timing of both projects, which take place one after the other, is pure coincidence.
Byrne doesn’t complain.
“It worked very well,” said Byrne. “We are an inner-city suburb and there is no doubt that not only the infrastructure of the streets but also the infrastructure under the streets needs to be maintained. The agreement (Cleveland Water) worked to our satisfaction. It is another tool that we can use to provide the best possible service to residents. “
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