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Greensbranch Combination Sewer Rehabilitation

Project Description: In response to the requirement to reduce combined sewer overflows to the White River and increase the structural integrity of old brick sewers, the city of Anderson installed a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner with the following key elements:

85 million gallons per day bypass pumping system
1,170 feet of 84-inch CIPP liner
2,300 feet of 96-inch CIPP liner
9 manhole liners

United Consulting initially reviewed various rehabilitation and reconstruction techniques and systems. Multiple lining systems were bid and the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner system was selected and installed.

Due to the disruption to the neighborhood, public outreach was conducted including public meetings and project presentations, newspaper ads, Facebook, and other media. The public was updated weekly in regards to traffic and other impacts.

Approximate Cost: $3.85 M

Breadth of Services Provided by UNITED: Survey, Replacement and Rehabilitation Alternative Evaluation, Design, Bid Phase Assistance, Public Outreach and Meetings, Construction Administration, and Periodic Construction Inspection

The City of Jeffersonville – Big Four Ramp Lighting

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

Mount Comfort Road Roundabout

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

Wabash County Bridge No. 645

Project Description: Rehabilitation of the existing historic timber covered bridge in North Manchester, Indiana. The construction involved temporarily supporting the bridge while members of the timber trusses were removed and replaced or repaired. The existing members had to be inspected to determine if they could be reused or if they needed to be replaced. Replaced members had to closely match the original look of the timber bridge for historic purposes. A new timber shake roof was placed, the siding repaired and repainted, and the bridge was re-leveled to its original appearance. At completion, the bridge reopened to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Steve Olsen of North Manchester Real Time Photography documented the bridge’s rehabilitation in the following video.

Jackson Street Causeway Pedestrian Walkway

This year, the Town of Cicero’s Lights Over Morse Reservoir Festival during the July 4^th 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

Terre Haute Lost Creek Lift Station Project

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

Cicero Hidden Bay Water Main Improvement

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

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

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

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

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

New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

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

Greensbranch Combination Sewer Rehabilitation

Greensbranch Combination Sewer Rehabilitation

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The City of Jeffersonville – Big Four Ramp Lighting

Jeffersonville Big Four Ramp Lighting

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Mount Comfort Road Roundabout

Mount Comfort Road Roundabout

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Wabash County Bridge No. 645

Wabash County Bridge No. 645

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Jackson Street Causeway Pedestrian Walkway

Jackson Street Causeway Pedestrian Walkway / Town of Cicero Veterans Walkway

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Terre Haute Lost Creek Lift Station Project

Terre Haute Lost Creek Lift Station Project

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Cicero Hidden Bay Water Main Improvement

Cicero Hidden Bay Water Main Improvement

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 3B

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New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

New Castle CSO Mitigation Project 8B

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New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift and Dump Station

New Albany Raw Wastewater Lift Station and Truck Dump Station

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