The Crescent Hill Reservoir is a rich part of Louisville Water’s history. In May 2025, Louisville Water will begin a multi-year project to preserve the reservoir.  Built in 1879, significant repairs were made in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including securing the berm (grassy perimeter) around the reservoir and installing a heavy-duty liner. It’s time to replace that liner. During the project, Louisville Water will also replace the existing railing and walking path around the reservoir.

There are two basins that are part of the reservoir. The north basin is closest to Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and the Crescent Hill Golf Course; the south basin is closer to Frankfort Avenue. Each basin will take approximately two years to complete.

Project includes:

• Draining the north basin
• Emptying the sediments out of the basin
• Removing the old liner, making repairs, and installing a new liner
• Repeating the process for the south basin
• Replacing the aging iron railing around the reservoir with a new code-compliant railing

We expect it will take about 50 “truckloads” every day to remove the sediment. To ensure the safety of the public, Reservoir Avenue will be closed to thru-traffic. Parking on Reservoir Avenue from Frankfort to the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center will be prohibited Monday – Friday. Reservoir Avenue will reopen Friday evenings to allow parking through the weekend. Road and parking restrictions will be enforced again starting Monday morning.

Staging Areas

• Green space across from the reservoir
• Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center parking lot

Louisville Water will use the green space across from the reservoir to store materials and equipment for ongoing projects. We plan to reopen about one-third of the space to the public after the first year of the relining project.

Additionally, a little over half of the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center parking lot will serve as a staging area and access point for the trucks. The remaining parking lot will be available to the public.