Downtown Streetscape
​Stage 3 Harrison, Washington, La Fox Sanitary & Water Improvements Project

​The Stage 3 Project has been completed and we thank you for your patience during construction
Construction Notice Archives
Project Overview

The Village of Algonquin has completed the third phase of its major Downtown Streetscape project, which included significant infrastructure investments to improve sanitary sewer and water systems. These improvements addressed the capacity of the water system to increase conveyance within the sanity sewer collection system to accommodate future development, as well as reduce sanitary sewer backups for residents.
Stage 3 Project Details
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Sanitary Sewer Improvements:
  • Construction of a new Lift/Pump Station at Zimmerman Park. Lift stations are an essential component of the Village’s wastewater collection system to move sewage from low to high elevation as it travels to a treatment facility.
  • Construction of a 30” interceptor sewer extension along La Fox River Drive from Center Street to Washington Street, westerly along Washington Street to Harrison Street, and northerly along Harrison Street to Front Street. The interceptor will provide more conveyance capacity and protection from basement back-ups.
  • New sanitary sewer services for all businesses and residences along the project.
  • Removal and replacement of lead water services along the project route.
​Impacted Property Areas
  • Center Street
  • La Fox River Drive
  • Washington Street
  • Harrison Street
  • Main Street

Project Schedule
Began Construction: Spring 2020
Completion: May 2021

For construction-related questions, please contact:
Dan Gillespie
Trotter and Associates
847-346-2538
d.gillespie@trotter-inc.com
Water Main Improvements:
  • Installation of new water main at:
               Main Street and Algonquin Road (Route 62)
               Harrison Street at Algonquin Road (Route 62)
               Along La Fox River Drive from Center Street to Washington Street
               Washington Street from Main Street to Harrison Street
  • Added short segment of 12” water main at the intersection of Main Street and Algonquin Road (Route 62) to connect the work completed in previous phases.
  • Extended 16” transmission main along Harrison Street from Crystal Creek to Algonquin Road (Route 62) and connect to existing mains in the intersection of Harrison Street and Algonquin Road.
Project Impacts
The construction work was broken into seven stages to minimize impacts to property owners. 
  • During construction, there were temporary detours. Detour information was posted here and shared with those who signed up for email updates. 
  • Removal of the Prairie Trail bike bridge and abutments over La Fox River Drive. The bridge was replaced with a new bridge that ties architecturally into the Downtown Streetscape, as part of the proposed Trail Improvements Project.    
  • Road restoration work included resurfacing La Fox River Drive from South Main Street up to Cornish Park, as well as the block between La Fox River Drive and Harrison Street on Washington Street. Road patching occurred on Washington Street between Harrison and Main streets, as well as Harrison Street from Washington to Front streets.
​Summary of Project Benefits
  • Increase water system capacity to provide improved fire protection
  • Eliminate sanitary sewer overflows and basement back-ups along Harrison Street
  • Removal of the River Front Lift Station
  • Resurfacing/reconstruction of La Fox River Drive and Washington Street
  • Reduce infiltration and inflow into the sanitary sewer system
  • Replace the low-clearance pedestrian bridge on La Fox River Drive.