“So they, the co-op, basically kind of pushed the township and in 2016, the township began planning petitions and anointed one petitioner in chapter 20, to initiate the project.” “The entire drain hasn’t really been touched from an improvement standpoint since the last petition which was in the late 60s,” Cenci said.

The Walden Pond co-op then went to work, figuring out the best way to make changes to fix function, aesthetic and water quality.įrom 2013 to 2016 there was a full maintenance review, to determine deficiencies and any other upgrade that needed to be made within the drainage system. GEI Consultant and Project Manager Brian Cenci first heard about the project in 2013, when community members noticed Walden pond had lost a considerable amount of water over half its volume since its’ reconstruction in 1973. Daniel’s Drain SAD #21 Resolution #1 approved the Township Board funding 50% of the $5,536,64 from the general fund, while instructing the Department of Public Works to use the plans developed by the Ingham County Drain Commissioner to prepare a special assessment district for the remaining cost. The Project broke ground in mid-August, with site preparation across Meridian Township.Īccording to Meridian Township’s News and Information site, the project was budgeted for $6,796,838, with the Township paying for $5,536,644. The stormwater infrastructure project’s objective is to restore Walden Pond and drain quality. The Meridian Township board approved Daniel’s Drain Special Assessment District #21 Resolution #1, at their Sept. 28, 2021 as a continuing effort of the Daniel’s Drain Project. Spartan Newsroom - News and information from student journalists at the Michigan State University School of JournalismĬonstruction signs stand at the entrance of Meridian Township, in front of Dobie Road. About the Michigan State University School of Journalism.MSU School of Journalism Code of Ethics.MSU journalism COVID-related reporting guidelines.Michigan Chile Investigative Journalism Program.

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