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💧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀’ ‘𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝘀’: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 💎 On Monday, the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) unanimously approved a plan to move forward with a new water service line for the Mirasol Springs development, located just west of Hamilton Pool (pictured below!). This new water line is designed to prevent groundwater depletion near the region’s iconic springs, often referred to as the “crown jewels” of Texas. Here’s what’s happening: 📜 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 💧 𝟯𝟰𝟳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗟𝗨𝗘𝘀): Each unit equals 450 gallons of water daily, all sourced exclusively from WTCPUA. 🚫 𝗡𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developers are prohibited from drilling new wells, with strict inspections ensuring compliance. ♻️ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: All wastewater must be treated to drinkable standards with strict nitrogen and phosphorus limits. 🌧️ 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Mandatory systems will reduce strain on natural water sources. 📣 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: “𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴,” said landowner Lew Adams, whose property neighbors the development. 🏗️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: This plan sets a precedent for how development can thrive while protecting natural resources. By reducing reliance on the Trinity Aquifer and Pedernales River, Mirasol Springs is creating a blueprint for sustainable growth in Texas. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲? Can projects like this strike the right balance between development and conservation? Feel free to share your comments below! 👇Follow Technical Hires for more civil engineering industry updates, insights and job opportunities. #Texas #HillCountry #Water #Conservation #SustainableDevelopment #CivilEngineering 

🌟 **Project Update: Successful Implementation of Artificial Groundwater Recharge** 🌟 We are excited to share the development we made 2 year ago, in our 5-storey commercial project. To safeguard our substructure from unwanted underground water pressure, we had successfully drilled four boreholes as part of our artificial groundwater recharge system. 🔧 **Project Details:** - **Objective:** To prevent groundwater from reaching the basement floor surface and exerting pressure on the substructure. - **Solution:** Drilled four strategically placed boreholes equipped with porous linings to facilitate efficient water seepage back into the deep ground. - **Outcome:** Enhanced groundwater management, ensuring structural integrity and long-term durability of our commercial building. By implementing this technique, we not only protected our infrastructure but also contributed to sustainable groundwater management. #Construction #Engineering #GroundwaterRecharge #SustainableBuilding #ProjectManagement ---

The State of Connecticut via AdvanceCT has an initiative that certifies sites as being shovel ready or investment ready. The added benefit of the Certification, in addition to being able to assure potential buyers that the land is fully developable, is that the State of Connecticut will potentially take a more active role in property marketing in addition to all the tools that the property owner or broker already take. *Spoiler Alert* Shovel Ready is an investment of both time and dollars. Application criteria follow: *Current Ownership Structure/Documented Site Control (and letter of support) *Municipal letter of support (commitment to re-zone, permit/approval schedule) *Documentation of Sales Price/Conditions of Sale or Lease from controlling entity *Easements, judgements, and liens *Environmental audits (Phase 1) *Topography Survey/Analysis *Letter of support from utility providers (power, gas, water, wastewater) *Wetlands Delineation (maps/reports); Flood zones Plan for mitigation of wetlands (cost, timeline, etc.) Report/Maps of rare or endangered plant/animal species, archeological findings, historic sites or structures, etc. Title search (50-year history) Site exemption status Engineer certification of filled areas Letter of support from rail provider Telecommunication services information Additional Competitive Advantage Info Labor Force Assessment DOT letter describing plans for road improvements Incentives associated with the property Schedule/commitment for improvements (*Indicates mandatory documents)

COMMENT LETTER: 80 Willow Road Proposal 📣 📑 To City of Menlo Park Planning Department Read the full comment letter at https://lnkd.in/gnqkmWSf 🔬 💦 🚗 🦺 We have been following the evolution of the 80 Willow Road proposal and wish to reinforce and support the comments sent to you earlier by Naomi Goodman, resident of Menlo Park, on the Scope of Work for the EIR consultant. We will be submitting scoping comments when the NOP for the EIR is issued. However, we are now requesting that you include the following items into the “Scope of Work” in the RFP for the EIR consultant (or in an addendum to the RFP) for the upcoming environmental impact report for the project: 1. a geotechnical study with soil borings; 2. A biological resource assessment of the creek; 3. A traffic study; and 4. Public safety. . . . #sierraclub #sierraclublomaprieta #lomaprietachapter #lomaprietasustainablelanduse

We are advancing key tasks, including leaching panel lining, leachate pond lining, and storm drainage design, alongside site inspections for comprehensive hydrological and hydrogeological studies. These efforts are integral to the design and implementation of monitoring boreholes, ensuring sustainable water resource management and environmental compliance. A great example of teamwork and engineering excellence driving impactful results. #Engineering #Hydrology #WaterResourceManagement #Sustainability #EnvironmentalEngineering #SiteInspection #Teamwork #CivilEngineering #StormDrainage #Hydrogeology

The Milestone Reservoir Project, a key element of Loudoun Water’s Potomac Water Supply Program, is transforming a retired Luck Stone quarry into a billion-gallon raw water storage reservoir. 💧✨ Once completed, this innovative project will strengthen regional water security and enhance climate resilience for Loudoun County, Virginia. 🌍🔧 #WaterEngineering #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #Innovation

The Milestone Reservoir project, a cornerstone of Loudoun Water’s Potomac Water Supply Program, seeks to convert a retired Luck Stone quarry into a billion-gallon raw water storage reservoir. Once completed, this project will bolster regional water security and support climate resilience for Loudoun County, Virginia. Schnabel Engineering has played a critical role in the project as the lead geotechnical engineer and tunnel designer, providing expertise essential for the successful adaptation of the quarry into a sustainable water resource. Schnabel was teamed with Arcadis during the early planning and design stages and tasked with evaluating subsurface conditions at the quarry and associated infrastructure sites. We provided geotechnical assessments, informed foundational designs and stability measures for critical components, such as the pump station, tunnels, shafts, bridge, and rock slope stabilization. Schnabel designed a large pump station shaft and three intake tunnels through diabase rock as part of the raw water intakes to the quarry. The three intake tunnels are currently being excavated using drill and blast tunneling methods at different elevations and will connect the pump station shaft to the quarry.  Schnabel is providing field inspections and quality assurance during the construction phase. Through this comprehensive approach, Schnabel has been an instrumental part of the team on this exciting project. By incorporating innovative practices in water resource management, the new reservoir will enhance drought resilience and ensure a reliable water supply for the people of Loudoun County. Watch the video for some beautiful shots of the project, starting with the blast-out of the first intake tunnel connecting into the quarry. #SchnabelSpotlights #SchnabelEngineering #WaterResources

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘀𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 *𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! https://lnkd.in/drUCdRCN The North American geosynthetics market is segmented into various applications, including roads and trafficked areas, asphalt reinforcement, railways, tunnels, earthworks, foundations, retaining walls, solid waste disposal, drainage systems, erosion control, reservoirs, dams, canals, and liquid waste containment. Driven by substantial investments in road infrastructure projects, the segments of roads, trafficked areas, and asphalt reinforcement are expected to dominate, while solid waste disposal is projected to experience the fastest growth due to stringent environmental regulations in high-income countries like the United States and Canada. The U.S., with the world’s largest road network of 6,803,479 kilometers, necessitates ongoing maintenance and upgrades to ensure transportation system safety and efficiency. Simultaneously, the growing application of geosynthetics in solid waste disposal reflects the demand for compliance with advanced regulatory standards for waste management in these regions. *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Roads and Other Trafficked Areas, Asphalt Reinforcement, Railways, Tunnels & Underground Structures, Earthworks, Foundation, and Retaining Walls, Solid Waste Disposal, Drainage System, Erosion Control Works, Reservoirs & Dams, Canals, Liquid Waste Containment, Others *𝗕𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Separation & Filtration, Protection, Reinforcement, Drainage, Interlayer Barrier and Stress Relief *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Woven, Nonwoven, Grid, Composites, Geomembranes *𝗕𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Others *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: AGRU America, Inc., American Excelsior Company, Berry Global, Inc., Hanes Geo Components, SKAPS Industries, Solmax, Tenax Corporation, Texel Technical Materials Inc #NorthAmericanGeosynthetics #GeosyntheticsMarket #RoadInfrastructureProjects #GeosyntheticsApplications #AsphaltReinforcement #SolidWasteDisposal #ErosionControl #DrainageSystems #EarthworksAndFoundations #RailwayGeosynthetics #TunnelsAndUndergroundStructures #ReservoirsAndDams #CanalReinforcement #LiquidWasteContainment #EnvironmentalRegulations #WasteManagementSolutions #TransportationInfrastructure #RoadNetworkMaintenance #SustainableConstructionMaterials #AdvancedGeosynthetics

With the ever-present challenge of fluctuating water levels on the East Coast, it's essential to have a solid blueprint in place. Let’s explore the intricacies of groundwater control, the risks associated with its mismanagement, and why the coastal construction industry in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia are choosing to work with us: https://bit.ly/4ajUmAQ

Water ingress into tunnels is a common challenge during construction, particularly in areas with high groundwater levels. Water entering the tunnel can compromise structural integrity, cause delays, and increase costs. Several methods can be used to control water, but pre-excavation grouting is among the most effective. This technique requires thorough ground investigation prior to construction and probing ahead of the tunnel face during excavation to identify water sources. The ground is then treated with an appropriate grouting technique before the excavation of that area. If pre-excavation grouting is not possible or proves unsuccessful, other methods can be employed during construction, depending on the geological and hydrogeological conditions. Post-excavation grouting is a common alternative but can take longer to stop water ingress. It often requires a specially designed grout mix tailored to the ground conditions and water flow. Multiple attempts may be necessary, as water can stop in one location but reappear elsewhere in the tunnel. Dewatering is another method to reduce groundwater levels around the tunnel, effective in certain conditions, particularly soft ground with high groundwater levels. However, this approach may have environmental impacts, which can be mitigated through careful planning and management. Feel free to reach out if you need tunnelling advice for your project during the design, planning or construction. Video credit: Khezr Mohammadamini #tunneleducation #tunnellingpage #tunelfuturistico #tunelizacion #tunelfuturistico #watermanagement #grouting #dewatering #tunnelengineering #artoftunnelling #tunnel #tunnelengineeringisthefuture #tunnel #tunnelling #tunneling #tunel #civilengineering #miningengineering #knowledge #learntunnelling #t #geotechnicalengineering #geologist #undergroundconstruction #undergroundspace #undergroundproject #تونلسازی #tunellingtechnique