The Village of Libertyville is excited to announce the completion of the Phase 1 design of the Highlands Subdivision Flood Reduction Project. Phase 1 includes the design of the storage basin in Nicholas Dowden Park on the south side of Crane Boulevard. The park will be lowered 6-9 feet to provide flood control storage for the surrounding area. This important project was outlined in the recently completed Master Stormwater Management Plan. 

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• Fall 2024: Re-open playing fields.

• Fall 2023: Substantial completion of Phase 2 storm sewers.

• Spring 2023: Construction of Phase 2 storm sewer begins.

• Fall 2022: Substantial completion of construction at playing fields. 

• July 14, 2022: The Village will conduct an open house for residents before construction begins. 

• June 28, 2022: The Village will award the project to the selected contractor at the board meeting.

• June 17, 2022: The public bid opening is scheduled.

• May 27, 2022: Phase 1 of the project was advertised to contractors for bidding. 

• May 2022: Design plans for Phase 1 of the project were completed.

• November 16, 2021: A project stakeholder meeting was held. View exhibits presented at the meeting on the Resources Page.