American Council of Engineering Companies

2002 Engineering Excellence Merit Award

CATEGORY D - WATER RESOURCES

BELWOOD SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM

COLCHESTER, VERMONT

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• System designed to avoid adverse impact to existing wetlands upland of the project area.

• Designed temporary sediment traps for construction to allow contractor to use drainage system for dewatering during construction.

• Existing drainage channel to Halfmoon Cove restored to improve treatment, reduce flow velocity and dissipate flow to reduce adverse impacts to wetland areas.

• Bids came in at 80% of the project estimate allowing add alternatives to be included within the budget.

• Demonstrates the ability of the engineering profession to "think outside the box" to solve problems.

• Sets new standards for consideration of project funding through the state SRF program.

Photo and award plaque