Prince’s Lakes Water System Improvements

Prince’s Lakes Water System Improvements

by | Apr 19, 2024

Prince’s Lakes, IN

Water System Improvements

This project included a 400,000-gallon elevated water storage tank to provide increased pressure and storage capacity, as well as enhanced fire protection for the Town. It also included 300’ of 24” water main under Driftwood River and 320’ of 24” water main under US 31 to provide a redundant water supply at critical locations since the system serves multiple entities including Camp Atterbury, Town of Trafalgar, Cordry-Sweetwater Conservancy District, as well as Prince’s Lakes. The project also included 8,000’ of new 12” water supply main and new high-service pumps to improve the reliability and efficiency of the water system.

The $5 million project was completed in 2021.
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Whiteland I-65 Water Service (Tank and Booster Station)

Whiteland I-65 Water Service (Tank and Booster Station)

by | Apr 8, 2024

Whiteland, IN

I-65 Water Service (Tank and Booster Station)

The scope of services for this project consisted of the design, contractor coordination, and needed construction administration for improvements to the Town’s water system in order to service the Jones Development Company (JDC) project south of Whiteland Road and west of the I-65 interchange. The improvements were necessary to serve an industrial development planned on a site southwest of the interchange which required water service including a fire flow of 2,400 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a two-hour duration. Since the existing system could not accommodate these requirements and additional developments in the areas east of Town are anticipated, improvements to the system were developed. The project included 10,000’ of 12” & 16” water mains, a 450,000-gallon ground storage tank, and a booster station with backup power and was completed in 2020. The system improvements followed recommendations included in a water system master plan developed by HWC.
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VanBibber Lake Conservancy District Water System Improvements

VanBibber Lake Conservancy District Water System Improvements

by | Apr 8, 2024

Van Bibber Lake, IN

Conservancy District Water System Improvements

The Van Bibber Lake Conservancy District completed significant improvements to their water system in 2023. The $9.4 million project includes construction of a new water treatment facility and complete replacement of their distribution system. The new water treatment facility included an aerator with detention tank, new vertical pressure filters, and new building in order to reduce the very high levels of iron in the raw water. The new water distribution system included installation of 24,000’ of new 6” and 4” water main to replace the undersized and failing water mains under homes and structures. The project also included the installation of 430 new AMI water meters since the system was previously unmetered at each residence. This project will improve the water quality, pressure, and flow to all the residents of the Van Bibber Lake community. The project was funded with an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (IOCRA) grant, Indiana Finance Authority (IFA), State Revolving Fund (SRF) forgivable loan, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development loan and grant.
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Jeffersonville River Ridge Commerce Park Water Storage Improvements

Jeffersonville River Ridge Commerce Park Water Storage Improvements

by | Nov 6, 2023

Jeffersonville, IN

River Ridge Commerce Park Water Storage Improvements

HWC provided the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) with planning, design, and construction consulting services related to improvements to the water system at the River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC).

HWC completed a water utility capital improvement plan that included recommendations for upgrades to the distribution system to serve growth and development. HWC also completed a full hydraulic model of the existing system to properly plan where improvements to the system, including storage facilities, should be made.

HWC provided surveying, design, permitting, bidding, and construction-related services for the following projects:

  • Installation of approximately 5,500 LF of 16” water transmission main to provide increased capacity to the northern portion of the RRCC
  • Installation of approximately 2,400 LF of 12” distribution main to provide water service to the first phase of the Gateway Office Park
  • Relocation of approximately 1,000 LF of 16” water supply main to accommodate a private development project
  • Installation of approximately 2,800 LF of 16” water transmission main to provide service to the new north elevated water storage tank
  • Installation of two 2-million gallon composite-style elevated water storage tanks to serve each of the two zones of the water system

HWC assisted the RRDA in updating standard drawings for water services to developers at the RRCC and has worked with the RRDA to model the distribution system using capacity demands provided by potential developers.

HWC also provided surveying and design services for the proposed 20” south water supply main that is scheduled to begin construction in early 2024.

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Lafayette Service Area 21

Lafayette Service Area 21

by | Jan 18, 2022

Lafayette, IN

Service Area 21

HWC worked with the City of Lafayette to complete the Service Area 21 – Sewer & Water Utility Master Plan project. Service Area 21 refers to a 4,000-acre area outside the corporate limits of the City of Lafayette on the northeast side of the City at the I-65 and SR 25 interchange.

A crossing of Wildcat Creek and I-65 and connecting the water service to Lafayette’s dual water pressure zone system was evaluated as part of this study.

The area is largely agricultural but included several housing developments and the potential for commercial development, which created a need for water and wastewater utilities to service the area. The final plan included the phased extension of water and sewer services to the area. Future phases can extend these utilities throughout the entire service area and consist of a new well field for supplemental water supply due to the impacts of the proposed Hoosier Heartland corridor development. The construction cost for both phases developed in the plan was $5.8 million. HWC was responsible for design and construction management of Phase 1, which was completed in 2020.

Project Highlights:

  • Economic development necessitated need for Phase 1 construction of water and sanitary extensions
  • Multiple complex construction issues including creek crossing, highway crossing, and several right-of-way easements along a busy roadway corridor
  • Opened areas northeast of Lafayette for potential future development
  • Design of regional lift station to take minimal flows at start up and be expanded for future full build-out
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