Projects
Burtco Self-Storage Facility | Westminster, VT
Site engineering for an additional 9,900 SF self-storage building on a 27 acre industrially zoned parcel. Design involved on-site storm water management and approximately 22,000 SF of paved access driveway and parking. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to Discharge Stormwater (pursuant to General Permit 3-9015) and for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities (pursuant to General Permit 3-9020) and an Act 250 Permit Amendment to be prepared.
Read MoreWinston Prouty School | Brattleboro, VT
Consulting site engineer to Architect involved in designing an addition to existing Center for Child Development (ages 0-5 years). Project involves preliminary design, final design and construction administration related to on-site stormwater management using low impact development (LID) techniques, grading and general site layout of proposed addition, driveway and parking lot. Anticipated environmental permitting includes Vermont Wastewater Disposal & Potable Water Supply and Town of Brattleboro Zoning/DRB.
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Red Clover Commons Senior Housing | Brattleboro, VT
Consulting site engineer to re-develop a former automobile repair shop on a 2.78 acre parcel into a 55-unit elderly housing complex. Project involves feasibility planning, preliminary design, final design and construction administration. It includes converting traditional stormwater collection system to an on-site system using low impact development (LID) techniques, new municipal drinking water, fire protection and wastewater connections, re-grading, access driveway, parking and site lighting. Anticipated environmental permitting includes Vermont Act 250, Stormwater Discharge, Wastewater Disposal & Potable Water Supply and Town of Brattleboro Zoning/DRB.
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Saxtons River Village Muncipal Wastewater | Saxtons River, VT
Part of a team formed to complete a preliminary engineering report related to the evaluation of alternative wastewater treatment options in accordance with Vermont Facilities Engineering Division Step I process, which includes environmental information documents and opinions of probable life cycle costs. Alternatives reviewed included 1) a 20,000 lf connection to neighboring municipal wastewater treatment facility (WWTF), 2) upgrade existing WWTF current treatment process, or 3) upgrade existing WWTF with new treatment process using SBR's. Work with state review and funding agencies during the approval process. Prepare construction documents for Step II Final Engineering Design.
Read MoreNew England Center for Circus Arts | Brattleboro, VT
Site evaluation, topographic survey, preliminary and final engineering design related to grading, access driveway, parking, on-site stormwater LID system, municipal water and wastewater connections. Anticipated environmental permitting includes Vermont Wastewater Disposal & Potable Water Supply and Town of Brattleboro Zoning/DRB.
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Abenaque Car Wash | Chester, VT | 2014
Consulting engineer to the design-build contractor for overall site plan engineering for a 3,400 square foot, five-bay, commercial car wash facility on a 5.3 acre parcel. Design involved on-site LID storm water management, municipal water and wastewater connections (with treatment), site lighting, landscape design and 30,000 SF paved access driveway and parking. Prepared permit applications for VT Wastewater Disposal & Potable Water Supply, VTrans Access, VT Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities (pursuant to CGP 3-9020) and Chester Zoning/DRB.
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Saxtons River Village Fire Station | Saxtons River, VT | 2013
Preliminary site engineering to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a new 3900 SF fire station on an existing 0.73 acre lot. Reviewed access according to AASHTO design vehicle turning radii, parking, landscape, site lighting, stormwater management, on-site potable water, municipal wastewater, fire sprinkler storage volume, floor drain treatment, water reuse potential, site resiliency, ANR database and environmental permit requirements. Prepared Preliminary Site Plan and Final Report summarizing findings and our opinion of probable costs.
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West River Valley Senior Housing | Townshend, VT | 2013
Engineering evaluation of potable water and wastewater systems to handle proposed assisted living facility expansion and the re-design and construction phase services of those systems. Prior work included design and construction phase service for the original on-site public community water supply system and advanced wastewater treatment and disposal system for the 60-unit assisted living and independent living facilities in Townshend, VT. Prepared VT DEC Wastewater Management Division and Water Supply Division permit applications, inspection reports, as-built drawings and a water system Operation & Maintenance Manual.
Read MoreMarlboro School of Music | Marlboro, VT | 2013
Subconsulting engineer for the design of on-site drinking water supply and distribution, and wastewater collection and disposal systems for a community of five cottages located on a 15 acre parcel. Prepared VT Wastewater Disposal and Potable Water Supply permit application that included a subdivision from Marlboro College.
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Timber Creek Condominiums | West Dover, VT | 2012
An existing Public Community water system serving 212 residential condominiums and a club house experienced low pressure problems in portions of the system. We prepared a hydraulic model (EPANET) to simulate a proposed high pressure zone created by a proposed booster pump station and isolation valves. Our preliminary engineering report discussed the model findings, fire flow, alternative energy, proposed water main and pump station layout, design criteria for the booster pump station and cost estimates. Final water main and booster pump station design approved and permitted by VT Water Supply Division and construction phase engineering services.
Read MorePutney Senior Housing | Putney, VT | 2011
Prepared a feasibility report for connecting a proposed 24-unit senior housing complex to the Putney municipal water and sewer systems. The report discussed the design issues surrounding the municipal water and force main connections and provided opinions of probable construction costs for planning purposes. Valley Cares, Inc. is a not-for-profit housing organization that receives public and private funding.
Read MoreAct 250 Permit Preparation for Subdivision | Grafton, VT | 2011
Completed a detailed application that addressed the ten criteria that the development had to satisfy to obtain the permit, including issues surrounding water or air pollution, water supply, soil erosion, traffic congestion, educational and municipal services, wildlife habitat and planning. Services also included on-site water and septic system design and permitting.
Read MoreWest River Montessori School | Londonderry, VT | 2010
A mixed-use public non-transient non-community water system serving a 24-student preschool, a residential apartment and commercial spaces. This system was in violation of the EPA Lead and Copper Rule and had major system deficiencies identified in their Sanitary Survey. We prepared a water system treatment design for acid neutralizers (calcite and magnesium oxide blended media) and standby disinfection system, obtained required VT WSD Permits, and prepared the final observation reports and the Operation & Maintenance Manual.
Read MoreADA Chester Corp. Subdivision | Chester, VT | 2009
Multi-lot subdivision involving engineering design of on-site water supply and wastewater disposal and environmental permit acquisition for Subdivision and Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply permits. Other similar projects include numerous residential developments throughout southern Vermont and New Hampshire.
Read MoreCamperama Campground | Townshend, VT | 2009
On-site wastewater disposal system design and construction oversight for a privately owned 170-unit campground. VT DEC Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Permit acquisition. Other similar water and wastewater system designs for campgrounds include Camp Neringa, Marlboro, VT and Fairy Camp Destiny, Grafton, VT.
Read MoreWestminster Center School | Westminster, VT | 2009
An on-site non-transient non-community water system serving a school population of 330 students and staff. We prepared the Preliminary Engineering Report, final design plans and technical specifications for renovation of potable water system and projected construction cost estimates. This project was funded through the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) under timely deadlines. Permits included the VT DEC Water Supply Division Permit to Construct. Other schools we've recently work on with similar engineering responsibilities include Whitingham Elementary School, SEVCA/Brattleboro Early Education Services, Saxtons River Elementary School and the Bellows Falls Central Elementary School.
Read MoreMunicipal Highway Garage | Townshend, VT | 2009
Site plan engineering for a new 7,000 SF municipal highway garage. Total developed area of 39,000 SF. Engineering services included on-site water supply, wastewater disposal and LID storm water design, landscaped bioretention/rain garden areas, erosion control, gravel driveway access and parking area and bituminous concrete apron (with bid alternative for porous pavement). Permits included the VT DEC Notice of Intent for use of the Construction General Stormwater Permit (low risk site) and VT DEC Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Permit.
Read MoreDelta Epsilon Commercial Development | Guilford, VT | 2008
Multi-lot subdivision involving engineering design of on-site water supplies, sewer collection system and a municipal sewer connection. Environmental permit acquisition for Subdivision and Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply permits. Other similar projects involving municipal water and/or sewer expansion include Bunker Hill MHP (Windsor), and Chemco Bldg (Bellows Falls).
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Wall Street Apartments | Springfield, VT | 2004
Consulting Engineer to Architect for the site plan design for renovation of an existing 13-unit apartment building including a 220-foot handicap-accessible concrete sidewalk from off-lot parking area to building, new potable water/fire sprinkler service, municipal sewer and storm drain connections and State Water/Wastewater Permit. Similar nonprofit housing project for the Howard Block, Bellows Falls, VT. Both projects were a collaboration between RACLT and Housing Vermont.
Read MoreBurtco Commercial Development | Westminster, VT | 2002
Land planning and engineering design for the subdivision and development of a 28 acre industrially zoned parcel. Project involved wastewater pump station and sewer extension across the Connecticut River and a non-public on-site water supply and distribution design.
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Windy Hill Mobile Home Park | Springfield, VT | 2001
This 2001 project involved the engineering planning, design and construction phase services of a complete renovation of an existing public community water system serving 75 mobile homes. It included a 24,000 gallon reservoir, a chlorination/metering facility and over 4,500 feet of new water mains. The project was funded through the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Another, more recent project with HFI/Windy Hill MHP, related to DWSRF program and the preliminary engineering for water metering and water conservation measures. HFI is a not-for-profit housing organization.
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