Frankfort Sapphire Bay Aquatic Park

by Toni Takacs | Oct 9, 2023

Frankfort, IN

Sapphire Bay Aquatic Park

HWC worked alongside the City of Frankfort in developing concepts and subsequent construction plans for the replacement of the TPA Park Pool. HWC guided the City through a feasibility analysis of a new pool, construction documents, and a successful bidding process. Following a yearlong pause to the process due to the COVID pandemic, HWC helped with changes to the design and successfully led the project to construction.

The new facility continues a tradition of aquatic amenities at TPA park, becoming the third iteration of a pool with the original bathhouse at the same location. The new facility includes a beach entry pool with a large play structure, shade covered toddler bay, lazy river with dumping buckets and a raft slide, a waterwalk, and two waterslides. In addition to renovating the historic bathhouse, a new concessions building and modern mechanical building have been added.

Landscape architecture

North Vernon Walnut Street Reconstruction

by Toni Takacs | Jun 28, 2023

North Vernon, IN

Walnut Street Reconstruction

HWC was responsible for the full-time inspection of the North Vernon Walnut Street Reconstruction.

This project encompassed a variety of different components including sanitary sewer, water main, and storm system reconstruction. On top of the underground improvements, the project included full-depth reconstruction of the roadway including the replacement of all sidewalks, curb ramps, and approaches within the right-of-way, as well as traffic signal modernizations and street lighting enhancements. Additionally, decorative brick paver enhancements were included to tie the area with the downtown streetscape, which was previously constructed in 2016 and utilized Stellar funding. This project was funded by INDOT LPA funds and by the City of North Vernon. The total construction cost was $8.4 million and the project was completed in the fall of 2023.

construction inspection

White County Bridge #95 Rehabilitation

by Toni Takacs | Mar 20, 2023

White County, IN

Bridge #95 Rehabilitation

This bridge rehabilitation project included the design of new semi-integral end bents, pier modifications, new structural steel beams, a concrete deck, a horizontal curve, and a super elevated roadway. This project was designed in a manner to avoid impacts to archaeological Native American sites. Right-of-way for one parcel was included in the project. The roadway embankments were widened and armored with riprap to protect against Lake Shafer wave action. Overall, this project improved all condition ratings for the bridge, geometric standards, and safety features.

2023 Engineering Excellence Award – State Finalist

Transportation

Dillsboro Bicycle + Pedestrian Master Plan

by Toni Takacs | Feb 6, 2023

Dillsboro, IN

Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

HWC led the four-month development of Dillsboro’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, designed around a primary east-west route, with the intent to fill in the missing key gaps that connects the elementary school, library, and community park. New sidewalk extensions were also proposed to serve existing and planned residential developments so that residents of all ages and abilities can choose walking or biking knowing that it is safe and convenient. The master plan was specifically prepared with a focus on realistic implementation possibilities. Nine priority projects were identified, with each addressing a particularly problematic intersection crossing, sidewalk gap, or much needed extension to serve a key destination.

This project was funded with a grant from the Indiana Department of Health’s Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity and was led by a local advisory committee.

economic development/planning

Salem Market Street

by Toni Takacs | Jan 18, 2023

Salem, IN

Market Street Rehabilitation

HWC worked with the City of Salem to provide survey, design, permitting, and construction administration services for the Market Street Rehabilitation project.

Pavement width was decreased to provide two 12’ travel lanes, two 8’ parking lanes, 7’ sodded buffers behind the curb, and 5’ sidewalks. The project improved drainage issues and pedestrian/ADA safety.

Project improvements included a mill and overlay of the roadway, a new storm drainage collection system, new sidewalks, bump outs and ADA ramps, installation of new curbs and gutters, new signage and pavement markings, and a sodded buffer strip.

The $655,000 project was funded through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG). Construction began in June of 2018. The section west of Brock Creek was completed in October of 2018, while the section east of Brock Creek was completed in August of 2019.