Engineering

The Engineering Department supports the Utilities Department with the design of public improvements (roadways, water system, drainage, sewer, and lighting) within the Village. The engineers also review development plans and building permit applications as they pertain to site drainage, floodplain, and the construction of public infrastructure.

The Village of Franklin Park and other governmental agencies have construction projects in and around Franklin Park. Information on these projects can be found below:

Elgin O'Hare Western Access (EOWA) Project
IDOT Construction Projects

Silver Creek Watershed Water Quality Plan

The recently completed Silver Creek Watershed-Based Plan is a water quality improvement plan sponsored by a Clean Water Act grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), for the 10.6 square mile Silver Creek watershed area. There are eight (8) major Illinois municipalities and townships within the Silver Creek watershed: Bensenville, Chicago (O’Hare Airport), Franklin Park, Leyden Township, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, and Wood Dale.

The purpose of this plan is to work with local stakeholders to develop recommendations that, upon implementation, will help restore and protect the water quality of the Silver Creek, as well as the wetlands, water features, and drainage-ways in the planning area.

The plan can be accessed at www.SilverCreekWatershed.org.