Crown Point Moves Forward with Edgewater Stormwater Project

City accepts bids and partners with Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission on flood control initiative

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:31pm

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The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety has accepted bids and will move forward with the Edgewater Stormwater Project, which replaces a culvert under an old railroad north of the Edgewater subdivision. The city is partnering with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission, which provided 80/20 funding for the design and engineering phase. The board also approved the transfer of several local roadways to the city and the purchase of a new technical rescue specialty box truck for the fire department.

Why it matters

The Edgewater Stormwater Project is a critical flood control initiative that will help mitigate stormwater issues in the Crown Point area. The city's partnership with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission demonstrates a collaborative approach to infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the roadway transfers and fire department equipment purchase reflect Crown Point's ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance municipal services.

The details

The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety opened five bids for the Edgewater Stormwater Project, ranging from $298,680 to $985,882. The board accepted the bids and will review them with the city's engineering and legal departments before moving forward. The project replaces a culvert under an old railroad north of the Edgewater subdivision. The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission provided 80/20 funding for the design and engineering phase, and the city will now present the bid figures to the commission to continue the partnership on the project.

  • The board opened the bids at its meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The city staff briefed the board on the project at the January 7, 2026 meeting.
  • The city expects to receive further communication from the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission on the partnership terms later this month or in March 2026.

The players

Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety

The governing body responsible for overseeing municipal infrastructure projects and services in Crown Point, Indiana.

Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission

A regional organization that provides funding and oversight for flood control and water management initiatives in the Little Calumet River watershed, including a partnership with the city of Crown Point on the Edgewater Stormwater Project.

Pete Land

The mayor of Crown Point, Indiana.

Mark Baumgardner

The fire chief of Crown Point, Indiana.

American Structurepoint

An engineering firm contracted by Crown Point to provide services for the intersection improvement project at U.S. 231 and 113th Avenue/South Street.

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What they’re saying

“The project is a financial partnership between the city and the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission, with exact terms of the next phase to be communicated to Crown Point later this month or in March.”

— Pete Land, Mayor

“The truck is expected to be delivered sometime this summer.”

— Mark Baumgardner, Fire Chief

What’s next

The Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety will review the bids for the Edgewater Stormwater Project with the city's engineering and legal departments before moving forward. The city will also present the bid figures to the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission to continue the partnership on the project.

The takeaway

The Edgewater Stormwater Project demonstrates Crown Point's commitment to proactive infrastructure improvements and its collaborative approach to addressing regional flood control challenges. The city's partnerships, roadway transfers, and equipment purchases reflect its ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance municipal services for its residents.