06/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/19/2025 11:34
This month's edition of Broken Arrow in Motion showcases several projects. Highlights include the construction of a new elevated water storage tank, the exciting developments at the Highland Park Rugby Field, the latest updates on the Houston Street widening project, and more!
The elevated water storage tank is about 80 feet tall near New Orleans Street and Lynn Lane. Still, it has just over a hundred feet left to go. Landmark Structures, the contractor, specializes in building these types of elevated tanks and vessels. They pour the structure's walls into eight-foot sections at a time. For many residents, this is the first time they've seen the construction of a tank of this size. It's a fascinating process.
The contractor has also rough-graded a detention pond and an access road near the facility. Work on this project will continue until sometime in the summer of 2026. Once complete, the tank will hold up to 2.5 million gallons of water and be a huge asset to the City as it grows south and eastward.
Speaking of water tanks, maintenance work continues on the 2-million-gallon water storage tank on Tiger Hill at the southwest corner of Kenosha and Lynn Lane. Welding crews are plating the roof's top and completing the internal maintenance on the structure's floor. Once the work is complete, the tank will be painted. This project should finish in early July.
The Oak Crest sanitary sewer and waterline improvement project is 40 percent complete with the waterline portion and approximately 25 percent complete with the sanitary sewer line improvements. This project involves replacing the sewer lines and repairing and replacing the manholes and aging waterlines within the Oakcrest Addition, east of South Main Street. The concrete crews are doing their cleanup now.
The voter-approved Gateways Markers Project continues as the electricians are now installing the lighting in four locations around the entrances to the city-
Smaller secondary gateway markers have also been installed throughout the city. This project is a welcoming addition to the City and sets Broken Arrow apart from other regional communities. It's paid for with funds from the 2018 General Obligation Bond.
Moving eastward, construction continues on the new Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on-ramp as a part of the Events Park Infrastructure project. This project is in keeping with the City's partnership to bring the Sunset Amphitheater to Broken Arrow.
Though the current on-ramp had to be closed intermittently during construction, it is now open. The streetlights are now being electric-powered. This improved on-ramp will benefit the people exiting Events Park following high-traffic events such as Scotfest, Camp Bandage, and eventually concerts at the amphitheater when it opens next year.
The Highland Park Rugby Field parking lot and entrance to the venue in east Broken Arrow are now complete. The contractor is removing the rocks from the field and will then install the sprinkler system and sod. This field will be a great asset in accommodating this growing sport within our community.
An infrastructure improvement project is underway at Melinda Park in the northwest part of the city. The waterline installation is complete, and the sod is being laid. However, 1,500 feet of sewer line still needs to be installed before this project finishes in mid-July.
In south Broken Arrow, Cherokee Pride Construction has started testing the newly installed sanitary sewer lines at the Arrow Forge Innovation District. They are also finishing construction on the waterlines, with about 100 feet left to go. Once completed, they will begin testing the waterlines as well. They are placing the top of the wet well at the new lift station and installing the five-foot by three-foot junction boxes to facilitate the stormwater flow in the district.
North of Arrow Forge, the Houston Street widening project from Garnett Road to Olive Avenue is progressing significantly. The concrete driveways are complete, and the signal poles are installed on the south side at the Houston Street and Olive Avenue intersection. The asphalt installation is expected to begin soon on Houston's south side.