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City of Columbiana Announces Extension for Stormwater Improvement Project

COLUMBIANA, OH — August 21, 2026 — The City of Columbiana is announcing an extension for the completion of the ongoing Court-Herbster stormwater improvement project.

The project was originally scheduled for completion on August 22, 2026. During construction, several field conditions were identified that required adjustments to the original project plan and scope of work. The city and its project team determined that allowing additional time would provide the contractor with the opportunity to properly address those conditions and complete the project to the standards expected by the city.

As a result, the city has approved an extension to the project completion date. The additional time is intended to accommodate the necessary field changes and allow the remaining work to be completed properly.

“We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our residents throughout this project,” said City Manager Lance Willard. “Stormwater projects can present unforeseen conditions once construction is underway, and in this case, we felt it was important to allow the contractor adequate time to make the necessary adjustments and finish the project correctly rather than rushing the work to meet the original date.”

The new completion date for the project is September 30, 2026. The city will continue to monitor the work closely and will provide additional updates as the project nears a conclusion.

The city has appreciated the cooperation of residents, property owners, and the contractor throughout the project and looks forward to bringing this important stormwater project to a successful close.

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PROJECT OVERVIEWS

In 2023, FEMA approved a grant award for the City of Columbiana Court/Herbster Storm Water Project under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
(BRIC) Program for fiscal year 2022. The project is to install a storm sewer upgrades to improve the drainage in the flood prone areas of the City of Columbiana, Ohio.
Federal funding in the amount of $991,233.18 has been obligated. The local cost share for this grant award is $330,411.06.

This project has started and will impact the Elm Street, Court Street, and Herbster Neighborhoods.
The project will be completed by August 22, 2026. Daily closures and detours may occur throughout the project. Staff will contact residents as needed throughout the project for specific requirements.

In 2023, FEMA approved a grant award for the City of Columbiana Beverly Ray Storm Water Project under the Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) Program as a result of federal declaration
FEMA-DR-4507-OH. The project is to install a storm sewer upgrade to improve the draining in the flood prone areas of Columbiana, Ohio.
Federal project funds totaling $1,908,342.00 will be awarded.
The local cost share for this grant award is $212,068.00.

This project started in late 2025 and will continue through the fall of 2026. It will impact the Beverly Drive and Ray Ave, East Park Ave neighborhoods.
Daily closures and detours may occur throughout the project. Staff will contact residents as needed throughout the project for specific requirements.

In 2022, FEMA approved a grant award for the City of Columbiana Prospect Street, Y &S Railroad & Pittsburgh Street Storm Water Project under the Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) Program as a result of federal declaration FEMA-DR-4507-OH.
The project is to install a storm sewer system along the Y&S railroad within the areas of Prospect and Court Street, Y & S Railroad, Railroad Street and Pittsburgh Street.
Federal project funds totaling $1,627,329.50 will be awarded in two increments over the lifetime of the project.
The local cost share for this grant award is $162,732.95.

This project is expected to start in early summer of 2026 and finish at the end of 2026. It will impact the East Park Ave., Friend Street, Pittsburgh Street and Fairfield Ave neighborhoods.
Daily closures and detours may occur throughout the project. Staff will contact residents as needed throughout the project for specific requirements.

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