by Toni Takacs | Jan 4, 2022
New Albany, IN
Comprehensive Plan
Due to its geographic location, the City of New Albany is effectively landlocked and faced limited future growth opportunities. Through the comprehensive planning process, HWC assisted the community in reevaluating development policies focused on how to best manage the development of remaining infill parcels. Since the completion of the plan, the city of New Albany has updated its zoning ordinance, acquired a former recycling factory that will be converted into a riverfront park, and partnered with private entities to launch key revitalization projects.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 1, 2022
New Albany, IN
Parkview Campus Redevelopment Plan
After completing the New Albany Housing Authority Master Plan, HWC was engaged to begin conceptual design of the Parkview campus which will be the first public housing property to be redeveloped. The goal of this project is to transform the previously distressed housing campus into a vibrant new neighborhood with mixed-income housing and quality of life amenities such as sports courts, playground, splash pad, community gardens, multi-use trails, and ample outdoor open space. By redeveloping outdated campuses into attractive new neighborhoods, residents are reconnected with the larger community of New Albany and afforded more opportunities and a higher quality of life.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 31, 2021
Upgrades to Mays Park were desired that could honor the existing park amenities while bringing in new, much needed facilities to the neighborhood. A new pedestrian crossing at 10th Street has become the epicenter of the park’s revitalization that includes a splash pad, playground, restrooms, a shade structure, a walking trail, and a new parking lot on the north side. A new tennis and pickleball court, restrooms, a shade structure, and a revitalized skate park and basketball courts were provided on the south side.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 29, 2021
Princeton, IN
Water Treatment & Storage Facilities Improvements
HWC first completed a Preliminary Engineering Report for the City’s water treatment and storage systems. Princeton’s water plant was nearly 25 years old and operating nearly 24 hours per day to meet demand. The system also lacked adequate storage volume, had an existing elevated tank in poor condition, and lacked necessary fire protection.
Report recommendations included:
- A 500,000 gallon elevated water tank and 5,000’ of 16” water transmission main
- New aerators and installation of a third aerator/detention basin
- New vertical treatment pumps with variable frequency drives
- A 500,000 gallon ground storage tank and high service pumping station
- A new backwash waste holding basin
- A new SCADA controls system
- Miscellaneous building modifications
HWC completed all planning, design, bidding, and construction management phases for this $4.5 million project.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 29, 2021
Lafayette, IN
Vinton Subdivision Water Main Replacement
This water main replacement project consisted of installing new 8’’ DIP throughout the subdivision. 5,269’ in total were installed along with 132 new service lines from the new main to the existing meter pit.
The contractor installed the new 8’’ DIP water main with the corporations installed so they could hydrostatic pressure test the new main and the new corporations jointly. The contractor performed many hydrostatic pressure tests and bacteria tests which HWC oversaw.
The contractor installed 8 new hydrant assemblies throughout the subdivision and removed 3 old hydrant assemblies.
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