EHRA designed an expansion that implemented the installation of a new triplex lift station operating in conjunction with the existing duplex lift station.
Facilities requiring expansion were also common wall construction, and the EHRA team converted the facilities into aerobic digesters and sludge thickeners.
EHRA completed preliminary engineering, phase one environmental site assessment and schematic development for the widening of Northpark Dr. between US 59 and Woodland Hills Dr. EHRA also provided program management, drainage analysis and design, traffic engineering, environmental documentation and schematic design for the roadway, as well as grade separation at the Loop 494/UPRR railroad crossing.
EHRA conducted traffic operations and access management studies for the Northpark Dr. corridor. This corridor is approximately 2.2 miles long and has major signalized and unsignalized intersections and driveways that access various subdivisions and industrial developments. These studies laid the groundwork for the widening of Northpark Dr. from a four-lane boulevard cross-section to a six-lane boulevard complete street. The new street design includes low impact development drainage, conventional drainage, a grade separation at the UPRR crossing with mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, two at-grade crossings for bi-directional frontage access, reconstruction of two concrete bridges over a diversion channel, intersection improvements, a roadway-adjacent multiuse path and traffic signal improvements.
Drainage analysis and design included hydrologic and hydraulic studies of both existing and proposed conditions to demonstrate that proposed project components would not adversely affect the 100-year floodplain in the area. The roadway and traffic designs contained horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, plan and profile, sidewalk and bicycle accommodations, intersection layouts, traffic control plans and signing and pavement markings.
As the program management firm, EHRA coordinated with TxDOT, UPRR, the City of Houston Council District E, COH Planning and Development Department, COH Public Works and Engineering Department, Montgomery County, Harris County, HCFCD and area residents throughout the project.
The facility features an activated sludge process system. Additionally, the facility is equipped with an emergency standby diesel generator.
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.
Left to right: Lindsey Woodard, Chris Butcher, Cassie Faber and Megan Haas
EHRA Engineering is honored to have received the Peer’s Choice Award at the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) 2023 Design and Awards Gala that was held on Friday, March 3. The organization itself is a wonderful outlet to build a network of talented A/E/C professionals and enhance or obtain new skills to advance in your career or leadership. The annual gala recognizes the outstanding marketing and communications achievements of firms across the Greater Houston region. The proceeds of the gala benefit Casa de Esperanza, a local non-profit organization protecting abused and neglected children and families in need of support.
EHRA’s entire marketing team including, Lindsey Woodard, Chris Butcher, Cassie Faber, Kassie Talley and Megan Haas put forth tremendous effort in 2022. They produced a magnitude of new and exciting material for our firm throughout the year and faced stiff competition in the pool of firms up for awards. Of the 37 submissions across seven different categories, the EHRA team graciously accepted the Peer’s Choice Award for our new website design and launch.
EHRA’s new website features a total new design and look, and it tells the complete story of the firm—our leaders, history, projects and achievements. We are proud of the work we put in daily, and even more thrilled to have a functional outlet to showcase that work to the world.
We would like to thank the SMPS organization for a magical “Starry Night” with entertaining co-hosts, Tia Baker and Mindy Rueda Cernosek. We would like to congratulate all who received accolades for their work, and to once again, say thank you to all of our supporters in helping us achieve Peer’s Choice.
As a firm, we are incredibly proud of the work our EHRA marketing team continues to produce. This is simply the beginning of EHRA’s next chapter, and we are excited to share with you all that is to come.