Cherokee Water Main Project

The city is replacing water main in the Loveland Heights neighborhood. A public water main will be added along West Main Street between Cherokee Drive and Highland Street, where currently only a private main exists. Adding a public main would complete a looped system for what is now a dead end main along Englage Avenue / Florence Avenue / Highland Street serving several homes, apartment complexes, and a future townhome development. A looped main provides a second water source during main breaks, reducing the number of residents experiencing water outages. In addition to the water main, there will be storm sewer work and repaving. This is the city's first large-scale water main project not requiring a loan. The $2.1-million project is funded with a federal grant, state grant, Water Main Replacement Fee, and local funds. 

Planning and environmental review took place in Summer 2024, and work began in December 2024. The estimated project completion is June 2025.

Project Updates

Jan. 31, 2025
The contractor installed approximately 80 feet of new water main this week. 

Feb. 7, 2025
Progress on the Cherokee Water Main Project continues at a steady pace. The contractor has successfully installed approximately 600 feet of 8-inch water main and is now excavating to restore the affected sidewalks.

Feb. 14, 2025
This week crews focused on installing an 8-inch water main, extending from Bellwood Drive to West Main Street, including all intersections along the route. Additionally, testing of the newly installed water main was conducted from Bellwood to Sunrise to ensure proper functionality.

Feb. 28, 2025
A scheduled water shutdown will occur on Tuesday, March 4 from 9 AM - 4 PM to make necessary improvements. Affected residents in the vicinity will be notified by door hanger on Friday, Feb. 28. No Boil Water Advisory necessary.

March 7, 2025
The project is moving forward steadily. This week, a planned water shutdown took place to connect the new water line at Bellwood Drive successfully. The newly installed water main is now operational from Bellwood to Sunrise. Meanwhile, the concrete crew has started restoring sidewalks and driveway approaches, beginning at Sunrise and working toward Bellwood. In addition, storm sewer installation is now underway.

March 17-19, 2025
The project will require a road closure and detour March 17-19 from 7AM-5PM daily (weather dependent). Cherokee Drive will be closed from West Loveland Avenue to Tuscarora Drive. Motorists will be instructed to use the following detour: Osage Drive to Tuscarora Drive to Cherokee Drive.  


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