Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Albany public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in water utilities with high priority
Wastewater campus modernization project contracts
The sewer board hired an engineering and design team for the big plant campus modernization project — Clark Dietz as lead engineers, TowerPinkster on architecture, plus surveying and geotechnical testing. Work starts this month and includes road and sidewalk improvements at the plant's main entrance.
Citywide water system repairs
Indiana American Water needed an emergency repair permit for a water main break at Green Valley Road and Knable Lane/Martin Drive. Main breaks like this can disrupt water service and cause street damage.
Failing pipe head wall behind Greenway Commons
A pipe and head wall behind Greenway Commons is eroding and sinking out of alignment, which would keep water from clearing properly in a major flood. The board approved an HMB contract to replace it before flood season.
Flood Control District Leadership
The levee's pipes are about 76 years old and federal rules require a camera inspection every five years. The board approved the inspection agreement to stay in good standing with the Army Corps and the federal flood insurance program.
Village Pine Drive basement flooding and creek maintenance
A recent storm officials called a thousand-year event overwhelmed city drains, and council members asked for notes on problem areas and a stormwater department update at a future meeting.
Pearl Street gas main replacement
A new water main is going in along Shelby Street near the middle school, with crews racing an August 4th school deadline. One side of the street will lose parking at a time while the work happens, and residents get door hanger notices.
Knobs Landing sewer capacity
A 124-unit apartment project off Old Vincennes Road got its sewer capacity certification, but staff said the basin will be at capacity once it's built. Future growth in that area will have to divert to a 12-inch main across the road.