Valpo board unhappy about paying for sidewalk

VALPARAISO | A proposed sidewalk to provide public access to view the Thorgren Basin detention pond on Roosevelt Road brought questions from the city's Utilities Board as to who should pay for sidewalks.

Owners refuse offers for detention basin land ... again

VALPARAISO | It's a case of detention basin deja vu.

Easement delays Valpo storm sewer bids

VALPARAISO | Plans for a storm sewer connecting the retention pond behind the Willows Rehabilitation Center to the Thorgren basin had to be put on hold Tuesday.

Officials plan meeting on Chautauqua Park project

VALPARAISO | Although work already is underway on the Chautauqua Park flood relief project, the city will hold a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. April 29 at Memorial Elementary School to discuss the project and answer questions.

Marshall gets early start on Chautauqua Park project

VALPARAISO | It's contract won't take effect for another couple of weeks, but G.E. Marshall already is at work on the first phase of the Chautauqua Park flood control project.

Chautauqua Park contractor eager to start

VALPARAISO | Work on the Chautauqua Park flood relief project will begin Monday, Chief Deputy Engineer Adam McAlpine said.

Chautauqua Park flood relief contract awarded

VALPARAISO | It was almost like divine intervention. Valparaiso needed to get rid of a lot of dirt, and St. Paul Church needed a lot of dirt to fill its backyard.

Chautauqua Park stormwater project draws 10 bidders

VALPARAISO | With the Chautautaqua Park stormwater control project offering a projected $4 million contract, Valpariso's Utilities Board drew bids from 10 companies Tuesday.

Current cold snap brings back old problem: main breaks

VALPARAISO | The return of the first real cold spell in more than a year is resulting in the first real spate of water line problems, both for the city's water utility and for home owners.

Valpo board OKs new culvert design contract

VALPARAISO | It's now up to DLZ to design a culvert replacement under the Rail America tracks behind the Franklin House, but Valparaiso's Utilities Board wanted to know why the original consultant did not do the job.

Culvert design a problem, Valpo to try again with new consultant

VALPARAISO | The third time was not the charm when it came to designing a replacement stormwater culvert at the Franklin House, so the city's Utilities Board is expected to start over.

Valpo ready to seek bids on Chautauqua Park project

ArVALPARAISO | The long-awaited relief from flooded streets and basements in the Chautauqua Park area appears headed for construction by the end of March.

Valpo glad to get downtown hotel space

VALPARAISO | Although the guest suites over Pikk's Tavern won't open until late summer, owner Paul LoDuca figures his wife is looking forward to furnishing them with antiques.

Chautauqua Park flood relief project may start in early 2013

VALPARAISO | The plans are done, and the city is in the process of acquiring the land needed for the massive Chautauqua Park stormwater relief project.

Valpo stormwater basin hailed as model for NWI

VALPARAISO | Detention basins aren't just for temporarily storing stormwater anymore.

Delayed start could add cost to Valpo culvert work

VALPARAISO | Delaying the start of the Sager Run culvert replacement project as a favor to Zao Island could end up costing the city more money to repave Horseprairie Avenue at the site of the repair.

Thorgren basin expansion to begin

VALPARAISO | Work on the expansion and naturalization of Valparaiso's Thorgren basin along Roosevelt Road could begin in September after bids were opened for the project.

Valpo hopes new book puts engineers, developers on same page

VALPARAISO | It's not likely to be a best-seller, except in select circles, but the city is writing the book on stormwater management.

Evans Ave. sewer, water work nearing completion

VALPARAISO | Evans Avenue between North Calumet Avenue and Washington Street should be back open to traffic by Friday.

Waterline to be extended to Memorial hospital site

VALPARAISO | The final leg of the water main installation for the Memorial Health System site at the southeast corner of Ind. 49 and Burlington Beach Road will be installed over the next four months.