Phase 1

The following streets are incorporated into Phase 1:

• Fairgrove Street
• Wildemere Street
• Strathmore Street
• Mansfield Street
• Skyridge Avenue
• Westview Street
• Mandalay Drive
• Crimson Lane
• Driftwood Avenue
• Beech Avenue

Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project Map(PDF, 961KB)

Construction began May 15th on Driftwood Ave. One street will be completed at a time before the following is started.

The current schedule for the Driftwood/Skyridge neighborhood is: 

• Driftwood Ave - approximately 20 days
• Westview St - approximately 10 days
• Skyridge Ave - approximately 15 days
• Crimson Ln & Mandalay - approximately 15 days
• Final paving is expected in August with lift station work taking place through the fall. 

The Fairgrove neighborhood is currently planned to start in August with the following schedule:

• Fairgrove St - approximately 20 days
• Mansfield St - approximately 20 days
• Wildemere St - approximately 10 days
• Strathmore St - approximately 10 days

The above schedules are subject to change and will be updated throughout construction. 

Redline Excavating is a Michigan based contractor from Holland, MI.

The Consulting engineer is Fleis & Vandenbrink, an employee owned company. 

List of contractors for the private connection.(PDF, 189KB) 

FAQ: WHAT ARE THE ACTUAL COSTS OF THIS PROJECT TO ME?

Answer: First it is important to understand the components of the connection costs. 

Public Connection Fee: portion from sewer main in the road to the Right-of-Way/property line

• Benefit Fee: $2,000.00 for single-family homes (1 benefit unit)

There would be more benefit units for commercial users. 

• Parcel Fee: Each parcel, regardless of size or use, pays the same $5,500.00 – this is equitable for larger parcels that may have smaller frontage, every parcel is the same fee.
  
  

Private Connection Fee: portion from Right-of-Way/property line to where sewer exits the home (and currently leads towards septic tank)

• Recommend contacting local excavating contractors for quote. These costs typically range from $5,000-$7,000 

Costs will verify depending on

• The building's setback from the road.

• Patios, decks, pools, fences, sheds to construct around

• Tree removal, ask contractor if trees can be avoided

• Location of the existing interior plumbing. 

FAQ: When do I have to connect?

Answer: You will have two years from the time the project is complete and you receive notice that the sewer is available. This project is expected to be completed in October 2025. If you receive your notice of sewer availability in November 2025, you will have until November 2027 before you must complete your connection to comply with Township Ordinances. 

FAQ: Are mailboxes being relocated?

Answer: No, mailboxes are not being relocated. The contractor initially planned to setup a mailbox bank to avoid disruptions during construction. Due to resident feedback this plan has been cancelled. All mailboxes will remain undisturbed. If a mailbox needs to be relocated temporarily it will remain in front of your property. There may be a disruption to deliveries during construction. 

FAQ: What is going to happen to my trash and recycling services?

Answer: You will continue to place your trash canister at the end of your driveway as normal. The contractor is going to collect trash during the project to eliminate any service disruption. Recycling will not be collected during this time and will need to be held until after the contractor has moved beyond your street. 

This FAQ will be updated throughout the project. If you have a question that is not listed above, please contact Public Works by phone at 269-216-5244 or email - publicworks@oshtemo.org