Muncie, IN (August 11, 2016) — The Muncie Sanitary District hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)-001 Sewer Separation project that provided many enhancements to the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood. The United Consulting, Rundell Ernstberger Associates, and Bowen Engineering team provided expertise and talent to create a functional and aesthetic project which included sustainable features such as a trailhead with parking; Cardinal Greenway connection; river access; and a stormwater wetland.
Overall Project Components:
- 3,080 linear feet of 12-inch to 18-inch storm sewer
- 12 storm manholes and 14 inlets and interconnecting piping to separate stormwater flow from sanitary flow and eliminate a combined sewer overflow (CSO-001)
- 285 linear feet of eight-inch sanitary sewer
- New stormwater wetland for detention/treatment of stormwater prior to discharging to the White River
- New connector road (Seymour Street) to create loop between Ribble Avenue and Luick Avenue
- New curb, sidewalk, and driveway aprons
- New bus stop at Ribble Avenue and Burlington Avenue with historical sign
- Milling and resurfacing of Ribble and Luick Avenues
- Trailhead and non-motorized trail connection to the Cardinal Greenway
- White River access trail
