Omaha CSO Gilmore Avenue Sewer Separation South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance May 17, 2012 Meeting Agenda Opening Remarks Project Overview Tentative Project Schedule Smoke Testing & Field Work Green Solutions CSO Community Enhancements Project Discussion Gilmore Avenue Project Overview PROJECT AREA Railroad Ave. to 30th Str.Harrison to WashingtonStudy Area Reaches into BellevueSystem will Cross Under Kennedy Freeway & UP Rail RoadRailroad Ave. to 30th Str.Harrison to WashingtonStudy Area Reaches into BellevueSystem will Cross Under Kennedy Freeway & UP Rail Road Typical Combined Sewer Omaha residential street Combined Sewer Line Combined Service Lateral Stormwater Lateral Omaha residential street Sanitary Sewer Line House Sanitary Lateral Stormwater Lateral Stormwater Pipeline Typical Sewer Separation Project Goals Separate the Sewers Reduces Sanitary Backups in Basements Reduces Stormwater Treated at the WWTP Increases Capacity in the Storm Sewers Prevents Stream Flow from being contaminated Reuse Existing Infrastructure Use the Existing System where appropriate Save Time, Money, and Disruption Project Goals Minimize Disruption Maximize Communication What to Expect Some Construction Mess What to Expect Before After What to Expect Access New Curb Ramps What to Expect Before After Field Services Manhole Inspection Smoke Testing Geotechnical Testing Surveying Utility Coordination MUD Jeff Schovanec, P.E. Senior Design Engineer Infrastructure Replacement (office) OPPD CenturyLink Cox Potential Green Solutions Community Enhancements What are Community Enhancements? Efforts undertaken by the City or the neighborhood Purpose: To implement positive green and/or aesthetic changes during the planning and construction of a CSO! Project. Community Enhancements How are these enhancement projects funded? CSO Resources The project reduces the impact of storm water on the system Implementation fits the new design standards Externally Mayors Neighborhood Grants Omaha Community Foundation Grants Nebraska Environmental Trust Grants Other grants and sources Community Enhancements CSO Resources Enhancements & Infrastructure Replacement Funded with CSO Resources Striping for Pedestrian Crossings Bicycle Lanes Utility relocation CONTACT US Web Site:CSO Hotline: Discussion & Questions