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Commission Highlight: Board Approves Sanitation District No. 1 Private Sewer Lateral Program

COVINGTON, KY – A new sewer lateral repair program was approved by the Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening. The Mayor and Commissioners authorized a new agreement with Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) that will help the City and owners deal with broken laterals. The Private Sewer Lateral Program allows SD1 to repair any private sewer lateral break that happens underneath roadways between t...

Covington and Neighbors Work to Replace Vandalized Holman Avenue Trees

COVINGTON, KY ­– The Covington community spirit is alive and well as the City and the neighborhood are working together to replace Holman Avenue trees damaged by vandals. On July 7, vandals damaged recently planted trees on Holman Avenue in Covington. The Department of Public Improvements Urban Forestry Division and the Westside Action Coalition members are addressing the issue of repairing ...

Covington Responds to Standing Water Issue on James Avenue

COVINGTON, KY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is taking action to remove the stagnant water ponding at the bend of KY 16 across from Meinken Field on James Avenue. Due to recent storms, there has been an increase in rainwater draining down KY 16 resulting in a pond of recurring standing water at the bend in the road. With the threat of the Zika virus and warm weather conditions,...

Roadwork & Infrastructure Update

Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112. Licking River Levee Stabilization Project: Licking River Levee Slide near the dead end section of 21st Street. Status: The Levee has been stabilized.  Plans are currently out to bid to comple...

Roadwork & Infrastructure Update

  Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112. Licking River Levee Stabilization Project: The City has been monitoring a landslide along the Licking River Levee near the dead end section of 21st Street. Status: Geo Solutions was hired t...

May is Historic Preservation Month in Covington

COVINGTON, Ky. – In recognition of the importance of preserving historic buildings and sites, the Covington Board of Commissioners has declared May “Historic Preservation Month.” This proclamation is in support of Preservation Month nationally, which was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “One of Covington’s most defining characterist...

Covington Begins Annual Street and Sidewalk Projects

COVINGTON, Ky. – The beginning of spring and warmer weather marks the start of Covington’s annual street and sidewalk projects. This year’s projects include street resurfacing and road repair in Latonia and South Covington and sidewalk repair and replacement in northern Covington. The City’s annual street resurfacing will cover Latonia and the eastern half of South Covingto...

Gus Sheehan Park Reopens After $200,000 Upgrade

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington unveiled $200,000 in improvements to the reopened Senator Gus Sheehan, Jr. Park Friday afternoon. Improvements include new playground equipment, a new picnic shelter and picnic tables, a new basketball court and a redesigned parking lot. Located at the northeastern edge of Devou Park, Sheehan Park serves the Botany Hills neighborhood. The City wanted to...

Roadwork & Infrastructure Update

  Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112. Riverfront Commons   Project: This project will improve the Covington's Riverfront along the Ohio River from the base of Greenup Street, west to Route 8. Status: The City was awarded $...

Covington Commission Begins the New Year with a Focus on Infrastructure

COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Board of Commissioners held its first regular meeting of 2016 Tuesday night. The meeting focused on the City’s infrastructure. Infrastructure needs were a priority pointed out during the City’s discussion of how to allocate carryover funds from the previous fiscal year. The Board approved $315,000 in carryover funds for infrastructure projects, ...
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