NEORSD tackles another stormwater project
Debris removed from stream near Route 82, State
This concrete debris was removed from the stream near state Route 82 and State Road last week. It was said to be blocking about 60 percent of the stream’s flow. Photo courtesy of the NEORSD
NORTH ROYALTON – Another stormwater project was performed by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District as part of its Stormwater Management Program.
The latest project, the third in North Royalton this year, focused on an area of blockage near the state Route 82 and State Road intersection in a tributary of the East Branch of the Rocky River that runs between both Augie’s Pizza and Buckeye Transmission.
The NEORSD identified two blockages in the same vicinity impacting flow: concrete slabs blocking 60 percent of the channel’s flow and woody debris blocking approximately 50 percent of flow, both totaling a combined 20 cubic yards of material.
Mayor Bob Stefanik said there is other debris in that area.
“I walked that creek with the sewer district, there are tires, shopping carts, railroad ties etc., and it’s probably been there for years,” he said.
Four cubic yards of debris was also identified beneath the Valley Parkway in the Cleveland Metroparks and was also removed.
The removal was performed by the NEORSD’s stormwater maintenance contractor, Star Construction.
Two other projects were conducted earlier this year through this program.
More than 21 cubic yards of woody debris in two sections was removed from this same tributary near Black Swan Court and Royalton Woods Retirement Community.
The other project was the removal of approximately 115 cubic yards of debris impeding flow by about 75 percent discovered in January during an inspection of the Rocky River between Boston and Ridge roads.
The district also recently inspected Cady Road creek near Ridge Road.
In addition to these projects, the NEORSD has also cleaned the creek bed near the entrance to Royalton Woods and underneath the driveway to improve flow; removed 60 cubic yards of logs, limbs and debris impeding water flow in the Rocky River just east of the Bennett Road bridge; and restored an Abbey Road detention basin.
This maintenance is provided through the NEORSD’s Stormwater Management Program residents began paying into in September. It is meant to address flooding, erosion and water quality from a regional approach.
Money collected, approximately $41 million annually districtwide, is used to conduct regular maintenance projects, like these, as well as construction, planning and education throughout the district to address the above mentioned issues.
Matt Scharver, manager of watershed programs for the NEORSD, said the Regional Stormwater Management Program was developed with the entire region in mind.
“Because of this regional program, local communities receive direct assistance along regional streams for stream maintenance after heavy rains. The sewer district is able to leverage the stormwater management program fees throughout the entire watershed to perform work to reduce flooding and stream bank erosion,” he said.
Stefanik said it’s working.
“I know many residents were skeptical when this program began as to North Royalton getting its money’s worth from the Stormwater Management Program,” he said. “We will continue to actively inspect those areas covered under the program and ensure that the NEORSD stays on top of the issue.”
The latest project, the third in North Royalton this year, focused on an area of blockage near the state Route 82 and State Road intersection in a tributary of the East Branch of the Rocky River that runs between both Augie’s Pizza and Buckeye Transmission.
The NEORSD identified two blockages in the same vicinity impacting flow: concrete slabs blocking 60 percent of the channel’s flow and woody debris blocking approximately 50 percent of flow, both totaling a combined 20 cubic yards of material.
Mayor Bob Stefanik said there is other debris in that area.
“I walked that creek with the sewer district, there are tires, shopping carts, railroad ties etc., and it’s probably been there for years,” he said.
Four cubic yards of debris was also identified beneath the Valley Parkway in the Cleveland Metroparks and was also removed.
The removal was performed by the NEORSD’s stormwater maintenance contractor, Star Construction.
Two other projects were conducted earlier this year through this program.
More than 21 cubic yards of woody debris in two sections was removed from this same tributary near Black Swan Court and Royalton Woods Retirement Community.
The other project was the removal of approximately 115 cubic yards of debris impeding flow by about 75 percent discovered in January during an inspection of the Rocky River between Boston and Ridge roads.
The district also recently inspected Cady Road creek near Ridge Road.
In addition to these projects, the NEORSD has also cleaned the creek bed near the entrance to Royalton Woods and underneath the driveway to improve flow; removed 60 cubic yards of logs, limbs and debris impeding water flow in the Rocky River just east of the Bennett Road bridge; and restored an Abbey Road detention basin.
This maintenance is provided through the NEORSD’s Stormwater Management Program residents began paying into in September. It is meant to address flooding, erosion and water quality from a regional approach.
Money collected, approximately $41 million annually districtwide, is used to conduct regular maintenance projects, like these, as well as construction, planning and education throughout the district to address the above mentioned issues.
Matt Scharver, manager of watershed programs for the NEORSD, said the Regional Stormwater Management Program was developed with the entire region in mind.
“Because of this regional program, local communities receive direct assistance along regional streams for stream maintenance after heavy rains. The sewer district is able to leverage the stormwater management program fees throughout the entire watershed to perform work to reduce flooding and stream bank erosion,” he said.
Stefanik said it’s working.
“I know many residents were skeptical when this program began as to North Royalton getting its money’s worth from the Stormwater Management Program,” he said. “We will continue to actively inspect those areas covered under the program and ensure that the NEORSD stays on top of the issue.”