PROJECT FEATURES

New 5.5-million-gallon sanitary storage tank:

  • Intergovernmental agreement between Village and Park District
  • Village-owned and maintained structure constructed within Park District property under athletic fields
  • Collects and holds sewage during heaving storm events to reduce flooding on west side of Village

Existing natural turf fields replaced with multi-use synthetic turf field; includes shock pad and reversible pitcher mound

Separate improvement project included:

  • 4 new paddle tennis courts
  • Parking lot and maintenance yard rehabilitation

Permitting:

  • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
  • Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
  • Village of Wilmette