East Idlewood Park Improvements

Phase I: Tinkers Creek Interceptor Sewer

This work consists of increasing sewer capacity by adding a new PVC sewer parallel to an existing VCP sewer, in the City of Twinsburg (the City).

A parallel 15-inch sewer will be run 1,850 feet which will divide the sewage flow at the top end near Glenwood Drive into two trunk lines. The 15-inch sanitary lines will reconnect at a point downstream in the system where the downstream pipe is 24 inches. The construction will allow the existing system to continue to operate during construction and then the two lines will be connected by sewer at manholes as designed. This construction process reduces concerns with sanitary sewage coming in contact with the creek and will reduce the hydraulic grade line in the 15-inch sanitary and chance for overflow. In addition, four new manholes, one cored manhole, and one doghouse manhole will also be constructed. The area will be restored to existing conditions.

Project Costs and Funding
The project costs include engineering, permits, construction and inspection with a preliminary estimate of $507,180.

OPWC/Local Subdivision Participation Percentages: For the sole and express purpose of financing/reimbursing costs of the Project, the estimated costs of which are set forth and described below, the recipient hereby designates its Local Subdivision Percentage Contribution as amounting to a minimum total value of 50.7% of the total Project Cost. The OPWC Participation Percentage shall be 49.3% not to exceed $250,000. Summit County Sanitary Sewer Services will contribute $50,000 to the project.

Phase II: East Idlewood Pedestrian Bridge

This project includes the demolition and replacement of the existing single span steel truss trail bridge with a new, single span steel truss pedestrian bridge on concrete abutments, raising the bridge by 4.5 feet, ADA compliant sidewalk and ADA ramps and landings.

Phase III: East Idlewood Playground Demolition and Installation

Beginning in October 2024, in conjunction with the work being done at East Idlewood bridge, the East Idlewood playground will close for demolition. The installation of the new playground will begin in early Spring of 2025. The off-season will be spent getting the site prepared. This playground is part of the playground replacement plan introduced in 2023. This plan allows the City to evaluate and work to replace all of outdated playgrounds with modern equipment, and also create a plan to maintain these playgrounds as they age. The replacement of playgrounds each year will be based on condition and budget and while this is a capital budget expense, grant funding opportunities will be pursued.