OWNER: CWC Foundation for The Brunton Company
Riverton, WY
DATE: 2004-2005
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Design
- Water and Sewer System Design
- Street Paving Design
- Regulatory Permitting
- Construction Monitoring
The Brunton Company is a manufacturer of outdoor equipment such as compasses, binoculars, and GPS units. They have been in this business for 100 years and in Riverton, Wyoming since 1972. The Riverton Chamber of Commerce began working with the Central Wyoming College (CWC) Foundation and the Brunton Company to develop a new corporate headquarters. James Gores and Associates was hired as the Civil Engineer. James Gores served as Project Manager.
Funding Coordination: James Gores and Associates ensured that the project plans and specifications met the requirements of the funding sources and provided accountability for future potential audits. The funding sources included the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and matching funds from IDEA, Inc., a local economic development company. The CDBG grant only covered the public road and utility work, and could not be used for any engineering fees.
Design and Regulatory Review: Due to funding source deadlines and other factors, the entire site and infrastructure design was completed in approximately one quarter of the time normally allocated to this type of project. James Gores and Associates worked closely with the CWC Foundation, the City of Riverton, and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WYDEQ) to complete the project on time and provide plans that were readily approvable by the regulatory agencies. Our firm prepared the required Environmental Assessment.
The street and site were carefully designed and laid out to facilitate storm water runoff and to accommodate various walkways, islands, and other items requested by Brunton for aesthetics and employee use. The approximate 10-foot drop encountered throughout the site presented significant difficulties in placing the building and parking area on a relatively small lot, while maintaining adequate drainage and designing for the full ADA compliance.
The water and sewer design was completed and quickly approved by WYDEQ. The water system was designed to loop within the business park, increasing the water delivery for nearby business park users. The sewer system was also designed to accommodate future users when the east side of the CWC campus develops.
Construction Monitoring: Our firm provided Construction oversight services.The construction was completed on time. Several items were added to the project during construction by the client to improve the aesthetics of the site and provide for future lighting, irrigation, and additional utilities.