Design : SWMD: Dorwick Ditch Improvements

LAST UPDATED:

Mar 24, 2026

Project Details

Communities:

Northfield Center

Design Consultant:

Burgess & Niple 

Project Schedule

Plan Year:

07-01-2023 - 12-01-2024

Construction Starts:

Jan 1, 2027

Construction Finish:

Dec 1, 2027

This project will construct a retention basin and bankfull wetland north of Marwyck Dr., construct bankfull wetland along channel south of Marwyck Dr, improve channel from north of Marwick to Highland Road, and improve channel between two new wetlands then continuing southerly to Highland Road. The proposed improvements will be designed to provide proper drainage, detention, stream bank stabilization, bank-full wetlands and other water quality improvements.

Status:

This project is in the final design phase. The project was delayed due to additional study requested by residents and township officials. The final design report will be done by the end of 2026. In 2027 there will be a final public hearing and request to move forward to the construction phase. 

Location:

In Northfield Center Township benefitting Brandywine Creek and the Cuyahoga River Watershed.

Image of Dorwick Map

Costs

Construction Cost:

$1,960,000.00

Funding Sources:

American Rescue Plan Act funds