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The City of Jeffersonville – Big Four Ramp Lighting

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The City of Jeffersonville – Big Four Ramp Lighting

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The City of Jeffersonville – Big Four Ramp Lighting

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City of Jeffersonville

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Project Description:  The City of Jeffersonville celebrated the long anticipated opening of the Big Four Ramp Project, with the completion of the handrail lighting in May, 2014.  The Big Four Bridge over the Ohio River connects the two great river cities of Jeffersonville, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky.  The former Big Four Railroad Bridge is now being utilized as a pedestrian bridge connecting both sides of the river to walkways, parks, and recreation areas.

As pedestrians exit the bridge and journey down the gently sloping, curved ramp to Jeffersonville, they will be greeted by the Big Four Station Park, currently under construction.  The ramp further directs visitors across Pearl Street toward the many shops and restaurants of Spring Street and Riverfront Drive.  Several thousand bikers, runners, and walkers cross the bridge every day.  The City of Jeffersonville looks forward to the Big Four Bridge becoming a travel destination spot, and eagerly anticipates the enormous economic impact the city will gain as well as the recreation it will provide to residents.

The lighting project was a great success as it provides a low key and beautiful ribbon of light for visitors that descend the new pathway into Jeffersonville, Indiana.

United Consulting managed the construction inspection for the installation of the Lighting Enhancement Contract.  The project included installing maintenance lighting and conduit inside the steel box girders of the ramp as well as accent lighting on the ramp piers.  The main component of the project was the installation of custom manufactured LED lighted aluminum handrail, attached to the ramp railing and stairway tower.  To make it all work, the contractor installed 2,680 linear feet of LED lighted handrail, two miles of conduit, and 8.6 miles of wire.

Approximate Project Cost:  $1,100,000

Breadth of Services Provided:  Construction Inspection

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Evansville Eastview Terrace

by Construction InspectionPortfolioSurveyingWater / Wastewater

Evansville Eastview Terrace

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Evansville Eastview Terrace

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City of Evansville, Indiana

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Project Description:  The project includes approximately 6,500 feet of 48-inch to 96-inch storm sewer to address flooding issues in the Eastview Terrace neighborhood and 3,800 LF of water main relocation.  The proposed storm sewer will discharge to the existing K-3 Lift Station ponding area and includes coordination and permitting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The project design included development of a SWMM model used to size the proposed storm sewer and evaluate the operation of the proposed system under various design storms.

Approximate Project Cost:  $5,600,000

Breadth of Services Provided:  Study & Evaluation, Survey, Design Engineering, Water Main Relocation, Permitting, Bid Assistance, and Construction Inspection

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Cicero Ultraviolet Disinfectant System Replacement

by Construction InspectionPortfolioWater / Wastewater

Cicero Ultraviolet Disinfectant System Replacement

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Cicero Ultraviolet Disinfectant System Replacement

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Town of Cicero

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Project Description: The ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment that was installed 26 years earlier at Cicero’s Wastewater Treatment Plant had become outdated and inefficient. Repairing the equipment became problematic due to service issues and difficulty obtaining replacement parts. United Consulting evaluated new UV system options and designed improvements to modernize the facility and provide proper disinfection.

Approximate Project Cost: $400,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Equipment Evaluation, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration / Periodic Inspection

Approximate Project Cost: $1,600,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Equipment Evaluation, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration / Periodic Inspections

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New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

by Construction InspectionPortfolioWater / Wastewater

New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

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New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

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City of New Albany

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Project Description: The New Albany Wastewater Plant had needs at its headworks (raw wastewater pumping station) for a collection system cleaning equipment dump station. The raw pump station required valve replacement, piping modifications, and painting of the dry pit piping system. Another portion of the raw pumping system improvements included the addition of a third submersive pump, VFD, controls, and appurtenances. The Truck Dump Station portion of the project included new facilities for interior truck dumping and mechanical screening equipment to remove debris from the influent plant flow. New structures and a building were included in the project.

Approximate Project Cost: $1,600,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Equipment Evaluation, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration / Periodic Inspections

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

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City of New Castle

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Project Description: The second phase of New Castle’s CSO Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) included new sanitary and storm sewer projects in a central portion of the city. The project included placing approximately 6,400 feet of new storm sewer (ranging from 12 to 36 inches in diameter) and 1,000 feet of new sanitary sewer. The project dramatically improved storm drainage for the community and mitigated the impact of the CSOs. Roadway, sidewalk, and ADA improvements were also made as part of the project.

Approximate Project Cost: $2,800,000

Breadth of Services Provided: CSO LTCP Preparation, Financing Assistance, Design Engineering, Land Acquisition Assistance, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration/Periodic Inspection, Post-Construction Monitoring

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

by Construction InspectionLand AcquisitionPortfolioWater / Wastewater

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

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City of New Castle

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Project Description: The first phase of New Castle’s CSO Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) included a large sewer separation project that included the placement of approximately 14,000 feet of new storm sewer (ranging from 12 to 60 inches in diameter) with 2,000 feet of new sanitary sewer.  The project dramatically improved storm drainage for the community and mitigated the impact of the CSOs.  Roadway, sidewalk, and ADA improvements were also made as part of the project.

Approximate Project Cost: $7,000,000

Breadth of Services Provided: CSO LTCP Preparation, Financing Assistance, Design Engineering, Land Acquisition Assistance, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration/Periodic Inspection, Post-Construction Monitoring

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Cicero Hidden Bay Water Main Improvement

by Construction InspectionPortfolioWater / Wastewater

Cicero Hidden Bay Water Main Improvement

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Cicero Hidden Bay Water Main Improvement

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Town of Cicero

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Project Description: Cicero had a failing water system in the Hidden Bay neighborhood. The system was old and leaking and in some cases installed below or immediately adjacent to resident’s homes. As the watermain experienced breaks, town personnel performed hand excavations to complete repairs, which resulted in unsafe conditions for workers and residents. United assisted the town with the OCRA grant pursuit. After successfully receiving the grant, United designed improvements to replace approximately 2,400 feet of watermain with appurtenances, which relocated the system to the road right-of-way where it could be safely maintained.

Approximate Project Cost: $600,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Grant / Financing Assistance, Design Engineering, Bid Assistance, Construction Administration/Periodic Inspection

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Terre Haute Lost Creek Lift Station Project

by Construction InspectionLand AcquisitionPortfolioSurveyingWater / Wastewater

Terre Haute Lost Creek Lift Station Project

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Terre Haute Lost Creek Lift Station Project

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City of Terre Haute

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Project Description: The project included construction of a 22 MGD sanitary lift station and approximately 320 feet of 30-inch force main to replace the existing lift station on the same site. The new lift station featured a cast-in-place concrete screen channel, wet-well, valve vault, masonry building, submersible pumps with VFD controls, dual channel mechanical screen equipment, equipment hoist, diesel generator, site lighting, and various site improvements. The project also included stream bank and channel stabilization along the perimeter of the site and demolition of the existing lift station to allow space for additional site improvements.

Approximate Construction Cost: $5,500,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Survey, Land Acquisition, Design Engineering, Permitting, Construction Administration

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Jackson Street Causeway Pedestrian Walkway

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Jackson Street Causeway Pedestrian Walkway

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Jackson Street Causeway Pedestrian Walkway

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City of Cicero

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This year, the Town of Cicero’s Lights Over Morse Reservoir Festival during the July 4th weekend not only celebrated our country’s independence but also celebrated the opening of the long-anticipated walkway.  The new walkway provides a safe way for residents move from one side of the town to the other side over Morse Reservoir.  This beautiful new community fixture was much-needed and provides more accessibility and connectivity to the town.

 Project Description: This project provides a walkway along the Morse Reservoir Jackson Street causeway and provides a safe pedestrian connection between Red Bridge Park and Community Park on each side of the reservoir.

The three main spans over the waterway utilize prefabricated steel trusses while the 18 remaining spans utilize side-by-side prestressed concrete double-t beams with a concrete overlay.  Shell-piles proved to be a cost effective solution for the 21-span structure.  Steel sheet piling with a concrete facing tie the proposed walkway into the existing topography.  Decorative pedestrian railing and lighting provides safe passage for pedestrians while also enhancing the aesthetic impacts to the trail.

A major challenge for this project was coordinating the construction with the existing utilities, which included overhead power lines parallel to the alignment of the pedestrian bridge.  The power utility temporarily de-energized their power lines so the contractor could set the bridge components, and permanently relocated their facilities onto the new pedestrian bridge.

Approximate Construction Cost:  $2,400,000

Breadth of Services Provided:  Design Services and Construction Inspection

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Mount Comfort Road Roundabout

by Construction InspectionPortfolioTransportation

Mount Comfort Road Roundabout

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Mount Comfort Road Roundabout

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Hancock County Commissioners

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Project Description:  The intersection of Mount Comfort Road (CR 600 W) and CR 300 N is the culmination point for traffic from several industrial and commercial property developments heading south to I-70. A traffic simulation model was generated utilizing existing traffic counts as well as traffic studies for several industrial and commercial developments. Based on the results of the model, it was determined that dual left turns would be required for the westbound to southbound movement and a right lane by-pass would be added for the northbound to eastbound movement.

A key principle, when driving through a roundabout, is the idea that a driver never has to change lanes. This was achieved on the CR 600 W and CR 300 N roundabout through the use of a spiral. A spiral, moves traffic from the inside lane to the outside lane without the need for the driver to change lanes.

Finally, the most challenging part of any multi-lane roundabout design is controlling the fast path speeds. The easiest way to control the entering speed is to provide deflection. The entering speed has to be balanced with the circulating speed especially when heavy truck volumes are anticipated, which is the case for this intersection. To help provide deflection and ultimately reduce the fast path speeds, without significantly reducing the entrance radii, horizontal curves were introduced into the alignments approximately 300 feet prior to the roundabout in all directions.

Approximate Project Cost: $2,700,000

Breadth of Services Provided: Design Services, Right-of-Way Engineering, Construction Inspection