Mapping of Avon's Water, Storm and Sanitary Structures Begins June 3

On June 3,  the city of Avon will begin its initial phase of the GIS Phase II project, providing water and wastewater utilities training and services through global positioning.

“The purpose of the project is to accurately locate all of the city’s water, storm and sanitary structures within the right of way so that we have an accurate depiction of our existing system,” Avon City Engineer Rob Knopf said via email. 

Information gathered will be utilized in a Geographic Information System (GIS), and residents may see workers and high school and college-aged students near their properties.

The city will be shooting locations of all structures (in general sanitary manholes, catch basins, water valves, hydrants, and monument boxes).  Workers will stay within the right of way or city easements.  OTCO (Operation Training Committee of Ohio, Inc.) will be performing this work while also training high school and college-age students.

Knopf said the city opted to use OTCO because they are a nationally recognized organization. The city conducted a “test run” with them in which their information was within inches of actual measurements.

 “Their organization provides an incredible community service in training today’s youth with viable job skills,” Knopf said.

Because OTCO is a non-profit training organization, the cost to perform this particular work was considered extremely affordable, less than $50,000 to gather 15,000 points. Knopf said the project is expected to last through mid-July, depending on weather.

All personnel will have City of Avon identification on them. Workers will begin in the Red Tail Subdivision. 

If you have any questions, email Knopf at rknopf@cityofavon.com.