🛠️ Infrastructure Improvements in Wyandotte County, Kansas
🚧 Street Repair & Sewer Upgrades
Wyandotte County is actively working on upgrading and repairing its aging infrastructure through several major projects, including:
- Wyandotte High/Lombardy Drive Green Infrastructure Project: A $3.4 million project starting in Spring 2025 to separate combined sewer systems, reduce overflows into Jersey Creek, and add storm sewer lines with extended detention facilities. Completion is expected by December 31, 2025.
- Sewer Investment Program: A 25-year, $900 million initiative focused on repairing and replacing older sewer systems, including improvements to the Wolcott Wastewater Treatment Plant, which processes up to 2 million gallons of wastewater daily and prepares for future growth.
- Sewer Improvement Project CSO 14: A $15.8 million sewer separation project in the Org. for Community Preservation neighborhood, aimed at preventing sewer overflows, scheduled for completion by December 31, 2025.
💡 Lighting Upgrades
While specific lighting projects aren't detailed, street lighting improvements are commonly part of infrastructure upgrades to enhance safety and visibility across neighborhoods.
🌱 Community Clean-Up Campaigns
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County encourages residents to participate in clean-up and community improvement efforts, including:
- Community Clean-Ups: Events such as the Earth Day clean-up held downtown offer residents opportunities to help keep neighborhoods clean and vibrant.
- SOAR Initiative: A 5-year plan targeting vacant homes, property maintenance, and street conditions. It encourages residents to report issues and actively maintain their neighborhoods.
Together, these efforts aim to improve the quality of life and infrastructure across Wyandotte County.
