Stormwater Line Project Flows Slowly in Downtown Wheeling.
WHEELING — Public Works Director Russell Jebbia said the new $755,000 stormwater line under construction through downtown Wheeling will significantly reduce the amount of energy used at the pollution control plant in Center Wheeling, in addition to allowing the city to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.
Jebbia said the project marks the first time in downtown Wheeling’s history that stormwater will be separated from sewage.
“Sometimes, you’re not sure if a line is live,” Jebbia said.
“If it’s live, we’d better not just go through it.” By May, the work progressed to the area of Main Street directly in front of the intermodal garage.
“The project has been frustrating, but it’s something we have to have,” Jebbia said.
The company’s corporate headquarters is located on the north side of 14th Street, stretching from Main to Market streets, while the bank maintains a drive-thru operation that exits onto Main Street.
Dugan said he believes the city and Edgco will do their best to minimize the impact on WesBanco as the project reaches the bank’s drive-thru area.
They are working with us,” he said.
He said the construction has not helped his business, but said he knows the work is “for the general good.” “It is a bit of a maze to get here right now.” Miller said.