AASEP STEM Workshop #3: Leadership, Teamwork, and Engineering Shine Bright (Cycle 10)

The third installment of the AASEP STEM Workshop series brought together students for a dynamic day focused on leadership, teamwork, and engineering ingenuity. Kicking off with breakfast, the morning…
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All-Akron Student Engineering Program Session 2 (Cycle 10)

Cycle 10 of the All-Akron Student Engineering Program (AASEP) held its second workshop on February 22, 2025, at the University of Akron. The focus of this session was on resume building, leadership,…
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AASEP Session 1 (Cycle 10) February 8, 2025

Cycle 10 of the All-Akron Student Engineering Program (AASEP) is underway! The students met at the University of Akron on February 8, 2025 for Session 1 from 9:30 am to 3 pm where they spent the…
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Elaine's Journey

Want to follow along on Elaine's journey home to Akron?  Elaine, our Tunnel Boring Machine for the Northside Interceptor Tunnel, completed her Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in September 2024 at…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $169 Million for Water Infrastructure in Ohio Through Investing in America Agenda

October 23, 2024 Contact Information Allison Lippert (lippert.allison@epa.gov) WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3.6 billion in new…
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OCIT Open House - Tour The Tunnel Diversion Structure!

We are pleased to invite you to an Open House hosted by Akron Waterways Renewed! and its partners, at the Ohio Interceptor Tunnel (OCIT) Diversion Structure, located at 158 Otto Street, on October 19…
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Large City Of Akron Events Cancelled This Weekend

Akron, Ohio, June 14, 2024  — Today, the City of Akron has cancelled large gatherings on city-owned property this weekend due to concerns raised by members of Akron City Council. Late this afternoon…
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Parking for Blue Heron 2024

  Blue Heron 2024 that was supposed to take place on June 15th has been cancelled. A possible reschedule date is TBD. Stay tuned! Just a reminder that there is no on-site parking for the Blue Heron…
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Court Gives OK to Downsize Sewer Tunnel

System overhaul could save ratepayers $50M A federal district court has formally approved Akron’s plan to reduce the size of its Northside Interceptor Tunnel meant to prevent sewage from overflowing…
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City of Akron Awards Northside Interceptor Tunnel Contract to Granite Construction Company

Akron, Ohio, July 11, 2023 — The City of Akron has announced that the Northside Interceptor Tunnel Bid has been awarded to Granite Construction Company. The design for the Northside Interceptor…
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