The City of Tiffin is consistently working to improve and protect our public infrastructure, ensuring safety and longevity for years to come. This page aims to keep you updated on all ongoing and upcoming construction activities during the summer season, ensuring citizens are well-informed and can plan accordingly. Individual updates will be made to this page as well as posted to the City of Tiffin social media outlets, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as they are announced from the City Engineers Office.
If you have any questions about these and other projects, please contact Tiffin City Hall at 419-448-5401.
Notifications:
- Beginning Monday, July 29, crews for Aqua will be active Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Melmore Street will be closed for parking and through traffic in two-block sections while work is conducted, beginning at the intersection of Melmore Street and South Washington Street near St. Joseph’s Church and proceeding southeast along Melmore to Glenn Street. Local traffic will be directed by crews and signage. Final property restorations will be completed in the fall.
CSO 24 & 30 Inflow Reduction Project
Per the City of Tiffin’s Ohio EPA mandated Long Term Control Plan, the City of Tiffin must reduce the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) events to 4 events per typical year while also eliminating all future bypass events at the city’s Waste Water Treatment Plant. To achieve this goal, sewer work will proceed in the following project areas;
- Rebecca Street between Circular Street and Ann Street
- Ann Street between Main Street and Rebecca Street
- Park Place
- Schonhardt Street (Entire Length - Madison Street to Coe Street)
- Main Street between Jefferson Street and Schonhardt Street
- Charlotte Street between First Street and Third Street
- Second Street between Russell Street and Charlotte Street
HSTS Elimination Project
This project involves installing sanitary sewer mains in different areas across the City of Tiffin. This aims to replace multiple Household Sewage Treatment Systems (HSTS) currently in operation.
- Gibson Street between Indian Lane and South Washington Street
- Morgan Avenue
- Scott Street between Miami Street and Wentz Street
- Steiner Street
- Clinton Avenue between Steiner Street and Seneca Street
You can read more in depth about the CSO 24 & 30 Inflow Reduction Project & the HSTS Elimination Project here.
Columbia Gas of Ohio & Miller Pipeline
Columbia Gas of Ohio and its contractor, Miller Pipeline, are set to begin a pipeline replacement project in Tiffin on May 27. Crews will be installing approximately 8,400 feet of new plastic pipe serving 140 residences on sections of Washington, Park, Highland, Summit, Lawndale, 6th, 7th and Grand.
Read more information about this project here.
AQUA Ohio
Melmore Street Project
Aqua announced plans to replace 3,025 linear feet of water main along Melmore Street in Tiffin. The project is expected to get underway the week of July 29 and be completed in early November. Construction will begin at the intersection of Melmore Street and South Washington Street near St. Joseph’s Church and proceed southeast along Melmore to Glenn Street. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to use extra caution while work is underway. Local traffic will be directed by crews and signage.
Read more about this project here.
How to Stay Informed
- Check this page regularly for the latest updates and detailed project timelines.
- Follow the City of Tiffin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for important updates.
- Tiffin City Council Meetings are open to the public and held at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month on the second floor in Council Chambers at City Hall, 51 E. Market Street, in Downtown Tiffin.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our city. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated!
