WATER & WASTEWATER PROJECTS

Metropolitan Highway No. 39 Relocation of Utilities
Fort Worth, Texas
 
Metropolitan Highway No. 39, better known locally as Berry Street (Hemphill to I-35), has been expanded and improved by the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation in order to widen the roadway and eliminate at-grade cross­ings of railroad tracks at two locations. Prior to highway construction, Wier & Associates, Inc. evaluated existing water and sewer utilities within proposed right-of-way and made recommenda­tions to City on 1.54 miles of relocations required to protect the 6"-to 12"-diameter utilities from damage during construction and provide future service to areas upstream of the highway. Wier & Associates, Inc. designed and prepared construc­tion plans and contract documents for the reloca­tions. Relocations were completed in 1983. Estimated construction cost: $286,000.

IH-30 Utility Relocations
Fort Worth, Texas
 
Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation has recently completed widening and improving IH-30 through west Fort Worth. Prior to highway reconstruction, Wier & Associates, Inc. studied and defined locations of existing water and sewer utilities and evaluated alternatives for relocations of 8-inch through 20-inch-diameter mains along a 1.1-mile stretch of IH-30 between Halloran and Sanguinet. Wier & Associates, Inc. designed and prepared construction plans and contract documents for the required locations. Design of utility relocations completed October, 1984. Construction cost: $3,076,000.

Walnut Creek Parallel Sewer
(Trinity River Authority Lift Station at Holland Rd. West to near U.S. Hwy. 287)

Mansfield, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. prepared a preliminary report summarizing our recommendations for the alignment of approximately 2.5 miles of 36-inch to 48-inch relief sewer to parallel the City's existing Walnut Creek outfall sewer. Following the preliminary report, Wier & Associates, Inc. prepared construction plans and contract documents for the construction of the sewer. Construction completed in 1992 - Construction cost: $1,255,000.

Bowman Branch Sewer
Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. performed design surveys, design and preparation of construction plans and contract documents are preparation of required new utility easement right-of-way documents for 3.6 miles of 12"-to 36"-diameter sanitary sewer main to serve the 8.0-square-mile Bowman Branch watershed in south Arlington. Construction completed in 1986. Construction cost: $1,200,000.

General Motors Sewer Study/Design
Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc., acting as civil consultant to the City of Arlington, checked the capacity of the existing collector sewer serving the 597-acre watershed of which the General Motors plant is the major contributor and made recommendations on the size and alignment of a parallel relief sewer to supplement capacity for the overloaded existing sewer. Upon approval of the study, Wier & Associates performed field design surveys, design, preparation of construction plans and specifica­tions, and preparation of required new utility ease­ment documents necessary for construction of the proposed 1.2 miles of 24"-diameter sewer. Project construction cost: $980,000.

Central Business District/UTA Sewer Study/Design
Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. performed an analysis of the anticipated ultimate wastewater flows and determined the capacity of the existing overloaded sanitary sewer system, then selected a parallel sewer alignment and sized parallel relief sewers for a 1,378-acre redeveloping, urbanized watershed of which the University of Texas at Arlington and the Central Business District are a part. After approval of the alignment by City staff, Wier & Associates provided design surveys, final design, specifica­tions and contract documents, and right-of-way and easement documents for 0.40 miles of 10"- through 18"-diameter sewer lines. Estimated con­struction cost: $827,000.

Water Supply, Pumping & Storage improvements
Grandview, Texas
 
In a water supply project partially funded by a $250,000 Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) grant project Wier & Associates evaluated alternative new sites for a second water supply site for the City. Wier & Associates then surveyed, designed and prepared construction plans and specifications for a Hosston (Trinity) water well, an Upper Trinity Water Well, 200,000 ground storage tank, high service pump station and ancillary water supply improvements. Anticipated completion of construction is May, 2002. Construction Cost: $ 814,699.

Utility Clearance F.M. 1187 Water/Sanitary Sewer
Mansfield, Texas
 
Water and sanitary sewer facilities were relocated prior to the reconstruction of F.M. 1187 (Debbie Lane) and the widening of the roadway by the Texas Department of Transportation. The project consists of 1.2 miles of roadway extending from U.S. Highway 287 to the western City limits line (Business 287). The project also consists of the installation of 2.2 miles of 8-inch to 12-inch sanitary sewer along Watson Branch extending to Debbie Lane. Wier & Associates, Inc. designed and prepared construction plans and contract documents for the construction of the water and sanitary sewer projects. Construction completed 1998 - Construction cost: $800,000.

Fielder Rd. Utility Adjustments
(Randol Mill to Lamar)

Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. has provided design services for adjustment of water and sanitary sewer facilities prior to widening along 1.0 miles of roadway. The project consists of replacing all existing water lines and services and all existing sanitary sewer lines and services within the proposed roadway project right-of-way. Utility lines were rerouted to maintain services and provide minimum interruption of traffic during construction. Construction completed in 1999. Construction cost: $737,000.

Randol Mill - Collins Relief Sewer
Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. performed analysis of anticipated wastewater loads, evaluation of capac­ity of existing sanitary sewer system, field surveys, design, preparation of construction plans and con­tract documents, and preparation of required new utility easement documents for 2.8 miles of 8"- to 24"-diameter parallel relief sewers for this 1,005-acre redeveloping, urbanized watershed. Con­struction cost: $662,000.

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (8")
Arlington, Texas
 
Rehabilitation of eight different sanitary sewer main lines. Methods included trenchless technology in two locations. Construction cost: $586,000. Rehabilitation of eight different sanitary sewer main lines. Methods included trenchless technology in two locations. Construction cost: $586,000

Bowman Branch Sewer Outfall
Mansfield, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. provided field design sur­veys, designed and prepared construction plans and contract documents, and new utility easement documents for 5,000 linear feet of 36"-diameter sanitary sewer outfall mains and metering station to serve a 9.5-square-mile drainage basin in south Arlington and Grand Prairie. Construction cost: $571,000.

Sublett Rd. Utility Adjustments
(Calendar Rd. To Tennessee Tr.)

Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. has provided design services for adjustment of water and sanitary sewer facilities prior to widening along 2.0 miles of roadway. The project consists of replacing various existing water lines and services and various existing sanitary sewer lines and services within the proposed roadway project right-of-way. Utility lines were rerouted to maintain services and provide minimum interruption of traffic during construction. Construction completed in 1999. The estimated construction cost is $512,000.

36" W.L. Eden Rd. & 24" W.L. Along U.S. 287
(Eden Rd. to W. Sublett Rd.)

Arlington, Texas
 
Design of a 36" water line Eden road at John Kubala Water Treatment plant and a 24" water line along U.S. 287 from Eden Road to Sublett Road. Construction anticipated to begin mid-March 2003. Estimated Construction cost: $503,800.

Water Transmission Main
(South Central Arlington)

Arlington, Texas
 
Design in progress of an approximately 4.3 mile Water Transmission Main beginning at the intersection of Matlock and Bardin Road proceeding generally in a northern direction primarily on or near Collins Street and then connecting to the existing elevated Tank Site on Wynn Terrace Drive near Glynn Oaks Street. The Transmission Main will vary from 24" to 42" in size and the work has been divided into three segments.

Segment A: Along South Collins Street from Arbrook Drive north to Grant's Parkway. Estimated Construction cost: $704,000. Segment A plans have been incorporated into the South Collins Street Project.

Segment B: North of Grant's Parkway along an alignment to be determined, to the Water Tower Site on Wynn Terrace North of Glynn Oaks. Estimated Construction cost: $1,067,000.

Segment C: South of Arbrook along an alignment to be determined to the intersection of Bardin Road and Matlock Road. Estimated Construction cost: $2,144,000.

Sanford Branch of Johnson Creek Parallel Relief Sewer
Arlington, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. performed analysis of anticipated wastewater loads, evaluation of capac­ity of existing system, and design of 1.5 miles of 8"- to 15"-diameter parallel relief sewers for a 727-acre redeveloping, urbanized watershed in north Arlington. Wier & Associates prepared documents for new easements required and provided field sur­veying for construction of the sewer. Construction completed 1981. Construction cost: $203,000.

18" Water Line Relocation
(For Lamar Boulevard West)

Arlington, Texas
 
The City of Arlington plans to extend Lamar Boule­vard from its present west terminus at Mossy Oak Street to Wilma Lane. Due to massive street exca­vation and fill, it will be necessary to relocate an existing 18" water line. Wier & Associates, Inc., studied the possible alignments for the relocated 18" water line, recommended the most desirable alignment, then prepared construction plans and contract documents for the relocation project. The project included 0.35 miles of 18" water line. Estimated construction cost: $101,000.

Sanitary Sewer Improvements
(Texas Dept. of Commerce Project)

Grandview, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc., assisted the City of Grandview in a grant application to the Texas Department of Commerce for funds for the rehabil­itation of part of its aging sanitary sewer system. Wier & Associates, Inc., prepared construction plans and contract documents for the replacement of 0.98 miles of deteriorated sanitary sewers rang­ing in size from 6" to 10". The improvements also included a package duplex grinder pump station (40 gpm) and 231 linear feet of 2" force main. Approval of the proposed improvements was obtained from the Texas Water Commission. Con­struction of the improvements was completed in December, 1989. Construction cost: $108,000.

Water Line Replacements
(Prior to Welch Ave. Reconstruction)

Fort Worth, Texas
 
The City of Fort Worth has scheduled Welch Avenue for reconstruction. Prior to street reconstruction, Wier & Associates, Inc., designed and prepared construction plans and contract documents for the replacement of the old, outdated water lines along the street. The project included the replacement of 0.87 miles of water lines ranging in size from 6" to 12". Construction cost: $140,000.

8" Water Lines & 8" Sanitary Sewer Lines
(To serve Businesses along U.S. 287 Between Calendar Rd. and Turner-Warnell Rd.)

Mansfield, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. designed and prepared construction plans and contract documents for the extension of 8" water and 8" sanitary sewer lines to serve businesses along the east service road of the U.S. 287 freeway. The project included 0.72 miles of 8" water lines and 0.51 miles of 8" sanitary sewer lines. Design is complete. Estimated com­pletion date of construction is early 1990. Construction cost: $155,000.

Water/Sanitary Sewer Relocation for Renfro St. & Alsbury Blvd
Burleson, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. designed and prepared construction plans and contract documents for relocation and renovation of water and sanitary sewer lines in preparation for a paving and drainage improvement project. Construction cost: $159,000.

Sanitary Sewer Collection System, Britton Community
Mansfield, Texas
 
Design of Lift Station, and gravity sewer lines to serve the Britton Community in Southeast Mansfield. Estimated Construction cost: $490,000.

Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvements
Grandview, Texas
 
Under a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Wier & Associates surveyed, designed and prepared construction plans and specifications for 1.2 miles of sanitary sewer collection system improvements ranging in diameter from 6-inch to 10-inch. Construction completed in 1996. Construction Cost $200,168.

Bonnie Brae St. Water & Sewer Replacement
Fort Worth, Texas
 
Street rehabilitation including storm drain improvements. Rehabilitation of water and sanitary sewer. Construction cost: $408,000.

Ralph M. Hall Parkway 12" Water Line
(Horizon Rd. to Lake Point Baptist Church Tract)

Rockwall, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. has provided design services for extension of a 12-inch water line to be installed along the future alignment of Ralph M. Hall Parkway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 1998. The estimated construction cost is $210,000.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Grandview, Texas
 
Under an Urgent Need Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Wier & Associates surveyed, designed and prepared construction plans and specifications and coordinated with the TNRCC for replacement of a decades old 0.5 mile long effluent outfall main from the wastewater treatment plant to the point of discharge, an access road improvements to improve accessibility to the point of discharge, and improvements at the existing treatment plant including addition of influent screening, chlorine contact chamber, flow metering, and modernized plastic sludge block drying improvements. Project Completed 1998. Construction Cost: $234,735.

Water Main Extension Along Denton Tapp Road
Coppell, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. was retained to design for the extension of a 16-inch water line along the future Denton-Tap Road alignment from Parkway Boulevard to State highway No. 121 Bypass. Construction completed in 1997 - Construction cost: $270,000.

36" Johnson Creek Parallel Sewer
Arlington, Texas
 
Portions of an existing 33-inch sewer main ruptured along Johnson Creek due to creek bank erosion. Wier & Associates, Inc. performed design services for relocating 1,900 linear feet of a 36-inch sewer main and 950 linear feet of a new 12-inch sewer main to serve a minor watershed in the area. The design considered and incorporated future widening of Collins Street and proposed channel improvements to Johnson Creek. Construction completed in 1991 - Construction cost: $280,000.

Edgewood Terrace
(Berry to Eastland)
And Anderson Street
(Stalcup to Farrell Ave.)

Fort Worth, Texas
 
Collector street Edgewood Terrace and residential street Anderson were in poor condition and Wier & Associates, Inc. was retained by the City to design and prepare construction plans for replacing a 16-inch water main along Edgewood and an 8-inch water main along Anderson. Construction completed in 1993 - Construction cost: $285,000.

Windhaven Parkway and Parkwood Blvd. Water Line (18")
Plano, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. designed and prepared plans for the construction of an 18-inch water line from Willow Bend Drive to Spring Creek Parkway, approximately 0.30 miles in length. Approximate Construction cost: $100,000.

Nichols Branch Sewer
Mansfield, Texas
 
Wier & Associates, Inc. performed watershed studies to determine the peak wastewater loads for the proposed Nichols Branch watershed containing 740 acres. Wier & Associates, Inc. prepared construction plans for a sanitary sewage collection system consisting of 7,356 linear feet of 8-inch to 15-inch sewer lines. The project corrected the failure and collapse of an existing lift station force main which by-passed sewage flow from the watershed. Wier & Associates, Inc. completed plans ahead of schedule. Construction Completed 1992 - Construction cost: $180,000.

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