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Below are some of our most recently completed Capital Improvement Projects.
Water Reclamation Facility Final Clarifiers Rehabilitation (Ph I & II)
This project removed and replaced the existing final clarifier equipment for all four final clarifiers at the Water Reclamation Facility.
The work was done in two phases. Phase I involved final clarifiers #2 and #3, while Phase II involved work on final clarifiers #1 and #4.
Funding for the project came from Ohio Public Works Commission and the American Rescue Plan Act.
This project included the rehabilitation of the Sunrise Boulevard Bridge over Fish Creek. The bridge was built in 1968 and rehabilitated in 1988. The current bridge superstructure (beams and deck) needed replacing.
Construction for the project began in summer 2024 and two-way, one-lane traffic was maintained. The project was substantially completed in May 2025.
The budget was $700,000, with approximately $610,000 coming from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Municipal Bridge Program.
Walnut Street Reconstruction (Phase II)
The second phase of this project made improvements to Walnut Street between Harris and Dodge Streets. The street was widened from 20- to 22-feet and included concrete curbs, driveway aprons, and sidewalk along both sides of the road. A new storm sewer was also installed.
The work began in the summer of 2024 and was finished in the fall.
The first phase of this project made improvements to Walnut between Cherry and Harris streets.
Improvements were made to a section of North Water St. from Main to Brady streets, creating a more welcoming environment for pedestrians and cyclists while honoring the rich history of the Mill District.
Enhancements include a decrease in the width of the road to reduce speeding, additional crosswalks, more diagonal parking, pedestrian bump outs, updated and new brick streetscape, street lighting and resurfacing. The finished project creates a streetscape similar to the rest of downtown Kent.
The budget was $1.43 million. A $1.14 million grant from ODOT covered 80% of the project cost.
The first phase of this project made improvements to Walnut between Cherry and Harris streets. This included new pavement, curbs and storm sewers, new sidewalk on one side and new waterline installation.
Project cost was $400,000, funded in part by a Community Development Block grant.
Work began in May 2021 and was completed in November 2021.
South Water and Main Streets Resurfacing
Portions of both downtown streets were resurfaced in 2022; South Water from St. Rt. 59 to Main, and Main from Mantua to just west of Willow. Work included milling, resurfacing, curb repair, handicap ramps, catch basin repairs and new pavement markings.
Estimated cost was $1 million, with the majority funded through a grant from Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS).
Work began in summer 2022 and was completed in early fall.
Water Tower Painting and Rehabilitation
This project, located on the Kent State University campus, involved painting the 250,000-ground tank, abandoning the 400,000-gallon ground tank, and providing overflow modifications and safety upgrades to the 250,000 ground and the 250,000 elevated tanks.
The project cost was $433,000. Work was concluded during summer 2022.
Southwest Pump Station Replacement
This project replaced the Middlebury pump station, eliminated the Yacavona pump station and installed a new sanitary sewer along Middlebury Rd.
The pump stations were built in the 1960’s and were deteriorating quickly. Combining the two pump stations into one reduced operational and life cycle costs.
As part of the project, a section of Middlebury Rd. was closed for the duration of the project.
Cost was $2 million, covered in total through a loan from the Ohio EPA’s Department of Environmental and Financial Assistance (DEFA).
Work began in October 2021 and was completed in Summer 2023.
Majors / Stinaff / Cuyahoga Waterline Replacement
This project called for replacing existing two-inch and six-inch waterlines with a new eight-inch waterline. The waterlines in this area have had numerous breaks and the new line will increase the amount of water available to fight a fire.
In addition, minor storm drainage improvements will be done to increase storm water capacity and reduce standing water in the area.
State Route 43 Paving / State Route 59 Bridge Repairs
This project is being done by the Ohio Department of Transportation and includes the following:
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