Van Til: Illiana Expressway could improve south county drainage

CROWN POINT | The proposed south county Illiana Expressway could carry a benefit beyond an expected relief valve for heavy region traffic, Lake County's surveyor said Tuesday.

Drainage work set to resume Monday on Taft St. in M'ville

MERRILLVILLE | The next phase of a project to reduce flooding issues on and along Taft Street begins Monday, said Matt Lake, executive director of Merrillville's Stormwater Utility.

Bids opened for Savannah Heights project

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board took the next step in resolving a decades-long drainage problem in one area of the city Wednesday.

New projects expected to bring jobs to M'ville

Town leaders and officials from Christopher B. Burke Engineering broke ground last August for the Taft Street drainage project in Merrillville

Winfield drainage system needs cleaning

WINFIELD | The Storm Water Board recently authorized the creation of a preventive maintenance plan for the town’s culvert and ditch system on major roadways and in subdivisions.

Lake officials plan drainage work if money is available

CROWN POINT | Lake officials already have plans to spend $2.1 million on urgent flood-control projects from the money they will borrow to balance county government's 2013 budget.

73rd Avenue drainage work sought by M'ville councilman

MERRILLVILLE | Town Councilman Tom Goralczyk has asked the town's Stormwater Utility to investigate a drainage issue on 73rd Avenue west of Whitcomb Street.

Drainage project to close part of 73rd Avenue until Oct. 19

MERRILLVILLE | A portion of 73rd Avenue between Taft Street and Arthur Boulevard will be closed for up to two weeks while box culverts are installed during the Taft Street drainage project.

County drainage project should help subdivision

MERRILLVILLE | A $300,000 drainage project to reconfigure and remove sediment from Kaiser Ditch should start by the end of the month, Lake County Surveyor George Van Til said.

Official wants M'ville drainage project featured in green guidebook

MERRILLVILLE | As work continues on a drainage project that could improve property values on 54th Court, the town's Stormwater Utility hopes the project will be featured in a publication about green infrastructure.

M'ville kicks off Taft Street drainage project

MERRILLVILLE | The largest stormwater project Merrillville has pursued will begin Monday.

M'ville stormwater project to begin Monday

Merrillville town leaders and officials from Christopher B. Burke Engineering break ground Friday for the Taft Street drainage project.

Taft Street drainage work may start in August, Merrillville officials say

MERRILLVILLE | After four years of planning, the town's Stormwater Utility is prepared to begin a project to alleviate flooding on Taft Street and in a residential area near the road.

Residents happy with changes to Burlington Beach plans

VALPARAISO | A change in plans for Burlington Beach Road was welcome news for 11 residents at Tuesday's Redevelopment Commission meeting.

Munster, St. John use federal funds for improvements

Town councils in Munster and St. John are using their Community Development Block Grant funds to improve facilities in their municipalities.

West side drainage work planned

PORTAGE | The Utility Services Board approved its first drainage project of the year, which will target a west side residential area.

Railroad company to address M'ville culvert problem

MERRILLVILLE | Canadian National Railway Co. is expected to correct a nagging drainage issue that has affected the Bel Oaks subdivision.

Consultant hired to find fix for Stone Avenue pipe

PORTAGE | The Portage Utility Services Board hired Abonmarche, an engineering and design firm, on Wednesday to come up with a solution to a failing drainage pipe.

EDITORIAL: Don't fritter away Porter County's nest egg

The Porter County Council is thinking of tapping the proceeds from the sale of Porter Hospital to pay for $16.2 million in drainage work at South Haven rather than borrow money through a bond issue for that purpose.

Firm to study drainage needs in north Valpo

VALPARAISO | One of the last major vacant properties in Valparaiso is the subject of a study to determine the best way to deal with drainage issues so it could be developed.