EHRA worked with the District to create a comprehensive Parks Master Plan, which included recommendations for the development of over two miles of hike/bike trails adjacent to local streets, and within flood control and utility pipeline easements. The District began implementation of the Plan by prioritizing the beautification of West Road, a major arterial street that runs through the District.
EHRA performed preliminary drainage area delineations for nine creek crossings and calculated approximate 100-year flows for each culvert crossing. Culvert structures were sized for each of the six crossings, ranging from 48” round pipe culverts up to dual 5’x5’ box culverts.
EHRA planners, hydrologists and landscape architects worked together to propose an alternative use for the space, re-developing the basin into an amenity pond. EHRA carefully selected native plant materials for both their ability to survive in the harsh conditions of the basin as well as providing filtration for improved storm water quality.
The new roadway design comprises of one-half major thoroughfare, conventional drainage, a 600-ft long bridge over Willow Fork Bayou, Retaining walls and intersection improvements at FM 1463 (including traffic signals and illumination).
EHRA was selected as one of two firms to provide professional surveying services under contract to Houston Community College System.
In this episode Waller County Judge Trey Duhon and Waller County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Vince Yokom join EHRA Engineering's Jim Russ and Sivaji Senapathi, P.E. to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the related challenges facing Waller County. Stay tuned to the entire episode as Vince reveals a BIG announcement for Waller County.
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