Excellence
by Design
Village of Corfu Drainage Improvements
In addition to the installation of storm sewers, drainage swales and clearing the project included the use of proper storm water management practices and maintenance and protection of traffic by the contractor. All areas disturbed due to the construction were completely restored.
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| Problem location along Murder Creek during construction | Problem location along Murder Creek after improvements were made | |
Concerns associated with the flooding and standing water are the West Nile Virus health threat and during winter months, the water can freeze on road surfaces creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians and motor vehicles. The freezing of water under road surfaces also causes heaving and cracks leading to premature pavement failure.
The lack of storm sewers and defined swales also contributed to ponding of water which backed up into basements of houses causing extensive damage. Water in residnet backyards reached 1-foot in many yards and denied them use of their property for months at a time.
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| New catch basins installed along Meadow Brook Trail in problem locations | Hydro-seeding after construction | |
