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Aerial view of the Lynn Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant
Nine years ago, the Lynn Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant used more water than any other entity in the City. Now, through a new sustainability process called the Water Re-Use Project, the plant went from using 70 million gallons in 2020 to only 11.1 million gallons in 2021.
That is an 84 percent decrease year over year, which is saving the City between $60,000 to $96,000 per year.
Facility Manager David Handy said that when he came to the plant nine years ago, the plant used potable (drinking) water for its chlorination disinfection and bio-solids processes and its wash-down cleaning practices.
"At the time, we were the largest user of potable water in the City," Handy said.
For more information about the Water Re-Use Project, go to our website for the full story.
 The intersection of Elm Place and Stone Wood Drive got a facelift on March 29 as new LED street signs were installed.
The new signs enhance visibility and safety while improving the overall aesthetics of the area. Here's a list of the intersections that have been upgraded with the new signs so far:
🚦 Main St. & Kenosha St. (71st. St.)
🚦 Main St. & Houston St. (81st St.)
🚦 Main St. & Washington St. (91st St.)
🚦 Elm Pl. (161st St.) & Albany St. (61st. St.)
🚦 Elm Pl. (161st St.) & Stone Wood Drive
🚦 Aspen Ave. (145th E. Ave.) & Omaha St. (51st St.)
🚦 Aspen Ave. (145th E. Ave.) & Albany St. (61st St.)
🚦 Aspen Ave. (145th E. Ave.) & Kenosha St. (71st St.)
🚦 Aspen Ave. (145th E. Ave.) & Detroit St.
🚦 Aspen Ave. (145th E. Ave.) & Washington St. (91st St.)
🚦 New Orleans (101st St.) & 1st Place
Our Streets Division has 27 different intersections identified for new signs during this installment of the upgrades.
 Stormwater Division's Pat Wilson and Tom Tolbert help answer a resident's questions at the HOA Workshop. The event is free and open to the public. Door prizes and a Touch a Truck opportunity are a part of this year's annual event at the Stoney Creek Conference Center.
The 2022 Broken Arrow Homeowners Association Workshop is back Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Conference Center, across the street from the Bass Pro Shop.
In its 23rd year, the City of Broken Arrow’s free annual workshop is an opportunity to get answers to property and neighborhood questions from a variety of experts in the know. You are not required to be a homeowner or an HOA member to attend.
“We are excited to be hosting this important event that benefits all residents within the city,” Community Development Director Larry Curtis said. “We encourage everyone to attend.”
Participants will have an opportunity to speak with City representatives and presenters Charlie Jones of Farmers Insurance and Attorneys Curtis Kaiser and Matthew Winton on various topics associated with HOAs. For more information or to register go to 2022 HOA Workshop.
Community Development Director Larry Curtis highlights the City Council's approval of zoning requests, conditional final plats, comprehensive plan changes, and planned unit developments.
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We’ve all seen it. Lurking on the sides of the BA Expressway, flying through parking lots, and even worse – in your own neighborhood.
LITTER. Unfortunately, Broken Arrow is not immune to trash being found around our City. The good news is that we have partnered with The M.e.t. and Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful for an event coming up to address the litter problem.
The Trash Bash is back on April 9, and we will have hundreds of volunteers cleaning up litter from our streets, creeks, and parks. Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful has hosted Trash Bash for 20 years, and we are thrilled to see how many of you have signed up to beautify your communities.
In addition to the Trash Bash, the Recycling Rally will also occur on April 9 (the same day as the Trash Bash) at the Broken Arrow Events Park. This is a free drive-through event where you can bring your hard-to-recycle items for safe and proper disposal. We will be there from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and have volunteers and staff on-site to assist you with unloading your recyclables.
You have an opportunity to be part of the solution! Join us on April 9 for the Trash Bash and Recycling Rally and help keep our City looking its best. For more information and to volunteer, sign up here.
The Broken Arrow City Council approved a consulting agreement with Olsson, Inc. to prepare documents for Phase I construction of Elam Park at the March 21 meeting.
City Staff negotiated the agreement that requires Olsson to provide a schematic plan, construction documents, and assistance during construction at the cost of $265,875.
Phase I includes a destination playground, restrooms, a courtyard, a walking trail, and parking on 53 acres, near Florence Street, between Aspen Avenue and Olive Street.
 Two cleanouts. One damaged, one pristine. The one on the left can mean trouble for your entire plumbing system.
Have you heard of a cleanout? It’s in your yard near your house or property line.
A cleanout is a vertical pipe that connects to the underground sewer line. It has a removable cap for you or your plumber to unscrew and gain access to your sewer system for maintenance issues. The cap is REALLY important. It helps prevent water, debris and even rodents from entering your home. Find out more here.
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