What is Stormwater Runoff?
Stormwater is water that originates during precipitation events or snow/ice melt that runs off surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways, and parking lots. It can also come from hard grassy surfaces like lawns, play fields, and from graveled roads and parking lots.
What is Stormwater Pollution?
When stormwater runoff flows over surfaces it picks up and carries with it many different pollutants such as:
- Oil and grease
- Sediment from construction sites and urban runoff
- Metal flakes from rusting vehicles and brakes
- Road salt
- Lawn pesticides
- Agricultural herbicides
- Heavy metals from roof shingles
- Pet waste
- Grass clippings
- Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen
- Other chemicals
- Illicit discharges such as paints, cleaning solution products and used motor oil
These pollutants cause stormwater runoff to be the number one cause of stream impairment in urban areas. Specific to Norwalk, these pollutants can close our beaches, shellfish industry, and other recreational water activities.
What is Stormwater Management?
The intentional capture, placement, or movement, and treatment of stormwater runoff in order to minimize pollution and/or flooding. The City of Norwalk manages and maintains the stormwater system as required under the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (CT DEEP) General Permit for the Discharges of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). The purpose of the MS4 general permit is to protect waters of the state from urban stormwater runoff through municipal stormwater sewer systems. The permit outlines a program of the following six Minimum Control Measures:
- Public education and outreach
- Public involvement / participation
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination
- Construction site stormwater runoff control
- Post-construction stormwater management
- Pollution prevention/good housekeeping
City Stormwater Management Plan and Annual Reports:
- 2004 Stormwater Management Plan
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2016 Annual Report
- 2017 Annual Report
- 2018 Annual Report
- 2019 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
If you have questions, comments, or would like to report water pollution, please contact our Customer Service Center at 203-854-3200.
Stormwater Educational Materials:
- "After the Storm" - Citizens Guide to Understanding Stormwater by EPA
- "The Solution to Pollution" – A homeowner’s guide to health habits for clean water by EPA
- “When It Rains, It Drains” – Understanding Stormwater and How It Can Affect Your money, Safety, Health, and the Environment by the PADEP
- Fact Sheet: City of Norwalk Water Quality and Stormwater Summary – CTDEEP
- Fact Sheet: MS4 General Permit – CTDEEP


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Roads & and Transport Portfolio Committee inducted on RRT Project
The Rustenburg City Council’s Roads and Transportation Portfolio Committee (DRT) was introduced to the Rustenburg Rapid Transport project. The new portfolio committee is composed of twenty-one council members from various political parties and is tasked with providing oversight to the directorate. The portfolio members are charged by the Council with ensuring that service delivery plans are implemented within the Directorate.
The introduction, led by Cllr Lebogang Pule, a Member of the Mayor’s Committee, began with a presentation by the Rustenburg Rapid Transport team outlining the project’s progress and challenges to date. Portfolio Committee members had the opportunity to ask questions and make comments and suggestions to help implement the RRT project. Led by MMC Pule, the committee members were then taken to various RRT project construction sites, including the bus depot and around the city centre, Tlhabane at R104 Swaartruggens Road, and finally Rustenburg east 510 Stations. The RRT team told the committee that the station contractor was terminated in September 2021 for underperformance and poor workmanship at a number of stations.
However, the municipality is in the process of completing a process to invite suitable contractors to participate in a bidding process to complete the remaining work on the stations. At the construction sites, council members were shown the progress of the project infrastructure and were able to see the buses that will be used as part of a tour of the CBD. All of these activities took place at the Rustenburg Showgrounds, where the RRT depot will be located. The Portfolio Committee also met with the Bus Operating Company and the Taxi Negotiating Forum for an introductory meet.
“It is important that every Council member understands the project, and we are pleased to have hosted our Portfolio Committee. I am glad we were able to involve the portfolio members because we have a responsibility to make this project a success,” MMC Pule said. She added that the municipality is about to commission the RRT project in the Tlhabane area, which is Phase 1A of the project. At the beginning of the RRT project, 10 buses and a smaller branded cabs will be used. However, the stations will not be operational until construction is completed. MMC Pule also pointed out the fare collection system that will be implemented in and around Tlhabane by outlets, vendors and participating gas stations. The project will be expanded to other parts of Rustenburg in various phases. MMC Pule also noted that the RRT is implementing an automated fare collection system that will allow commuters to pay without cash using cards that will be available at various outlets, including merchants and participating gas stations in and around Rustenburg. The project is expected to expand to other parts of Rustenburg and be accessible to more residents in various phases over the next 5 years.
For more information about the project, visit www.yaronabus.org.za or call 0145903721/5. Facebook – Rustenburg Rapid Transport & Twitter – @KeYaronaBus.


notes on important indian rivers
The rivers of India are classified into 4 Categories: 1. The Himalayan River System: 2. The Deccan River System: 3. Coastal River System: 4. The Rivers of the Inland drainage basin: -------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. The Himalayan River System: These are perennial in nature, snow-fed rivers. During the rainy season they are generally flooded and carry 70 of the total discharge of river water into the sea. The three great Himalayan river systems are mentioned below. The Himalayan River System Name Source Length Enters into Indus River System Mountain Kailash in Tibet (near Mansarovar Lake) 2900km Arabian Sea Sutlej Mansarover Rakas Lakes 1050km Chenab Beas Near Rohtang Pass 470km Sutlej Ravi Near Rohtang Pass 720km Chenab Chenab Near Lahol Spiti District of H.P 960km Indus Jhelum Verinag in Kashmir 725km Chenab Ganges River System Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas 2510km Bay of Bengal Yamuna Yamnotri 1375km Ganga Gomti Gomat Taal (Fulhar Jheel) near Pilibhit 900km Ganga Ghagra Matsatung Glacier 1080km Ganga Betwa Vidhyanchal 480km Yamuna Ken Ahirgawan (Kaimur Range) Jabalpur District 427km Yamuna Son Amarkantak 780km Ganga Kosi Near Gosain Dham Park 730km Ganga Chambal Chambal region in Madhya Pradesh 1050km Yamuna Brahmaputra River system Originates in the Mansarovar Lake in Western Tibet and flows south-west of Tibet as Yarlung Tsangpo River, enters India in Arunachal Pradhesh in rapid descent (where it is called Siang)and slows down in plains of Assam Valley (where it is called Dihang) and is joined by Dibang river and later by Lohit river and thereon gets the name' Brahmaputra'. The principal tributaries of Brahmaputra in India are the Dhansiri, Puthimari, Subansiri, Jia Bhareli, , Pagladiya and the Manas. 2900km (A Chinese research has confirmed its origination from Angsi Glacier and length 3848km. But it did not notified by Indian authorities) Bay of Bengal (Flows southward through Bangladesh into the Ganges Delta and merges with the Padma river, the main distributaries of the Ganges, then the Meghna on the way to Bay of Bengal) The holy Ganges is the longest river in the country. The 2900 km Brahmaputra is longer than the Ganges but only one-third of the river passes through India.
2. The Deccan River System: These are seasonal rivers as their flow mainly depends on rainfall. They carry about 30 of total discharge of Indian rivers. The list of important rivers of peninsular India are given in the table below. Godavari River is the largest river system in peninsular India. The Kaveri system is the southernmost in the country.
3. Coastal River System: These are numerous, comparatively smaller, coastal rivers. There are more than 600 such rivers on the west coast and only a few of such rivers drain into sea near the delta on the east coast.
4. The Rivers of the Inland drainage basin: These are small rivers in sandy areas of Rajasthan, called rivers of inland drainage basins, with no outlet in sea, except Luni which drains into the Rann of Kutch. Other such important rivers are: Machchu, Rupen, Saraswati, Banas, Ghaggar, etc. Name Source Length Enters into Godavari Western Ghats 1450km Bay of Bengal Krishna Western Ghats 1290km Bay of Bengal Kaveri (Cauvery) Western Ghats 760km Bay of Bengal Pennar Western Ghats 560km Bay of Bengal Mahanadi North-west of the Deccan Plateau 890km Bay of Bengal Damodar North-west of the Deccan Plateau 592km Bay of Bengal Narmada Northernmost portion of the Deccan Plateau 1290km Arabian Sea Tapti Northernmost portion of the Deccan Plateau 724km Arabian Sea Sharawathy Western Ghats 124km Arabian Sea Netravati Western Ghats Arabian Sea Bharatapuzha Western Ghats 250km Arabian Sea Periyar Western Ghats 300km Arabian Sea Pamba Western Ghats 176km Arabian Sea Tungabhadra Western Ghats Krishna Sabarmathi Aravallies Gulf of Khambat


Workshop : Design & detailing of RCC Structures
Dr.T.Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, KGF conducted Five Days Workshop on “An Overview of Design & detailing of RCC Structures” from 15.12.2022 to 19.12.2022 by Mr.Siva Rami Reddy Director, Gambrel Engineers LLP, Hyderabad.
Congratulations to Ms. Swaroop Rani, 5th Sem, Civil Engineering who won 1st and 2nd prizes in extempore and group discussion events respectively, during the Vigilance Awareness Week Programme conducted by BEML Ltd. KGF on 12th November 2022. She received Prizes from Mr. Shanthanu Roy, Executive Director, BEML Ltd.
workshop on "Overview of Design & Detailing of RCC Structures"
Five Days workshop on "Overview of Design & Detailing of RCC Structures was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering from 15.12.22 to 19.12.22.in association with IEI Kolar , ICI Bangalore & the Ramco Cement Ltd by Mr.G.Siva Rami Reddy, Director Gambrel Engineers LLP, Proddutur, Andhra Pradesh. This workshop covered major areas of Civil Engineering like Structural Designs, Rebar Detailing, Estimation and Costing Techniques, Field visits to avoid common errors in construction, Construction Stages and Equipment used.
This workshop imparted practical knowledge to the students and made them aware of the opportunities in it. Many complex calculations were taught in a simple way.
The workshop was coordinated by Prof. M. Maneela Associate Professor, & Dr. Bharath Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil engineering, Dr.TTIT, KGF.
Industrial Visit to Kolar on 03.12.22


Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment is a wastewater treatment system using biology that without using of air or oxygen. It aimed to remove organic pollution in wastewater, slurries and sludge. Anaerobic microorganisms convert organic pollutants into a “biogas” which contains methane and carbon dioxide.
Up flow anaerobic sludge blanket technology also known as UASB reactor is a form of anaerobic digester which used in wastewater treatment. UASB reactor is a methane-producing digester, which uses an anaerobicprocess and forming a blanket of granular sludge and is processed by the anaerobic microorganisms.
UASB reactor is based on the so-called three-phase separator, which enables the reactor to separate gas, water and sludge mixtures under high turbulence conditions..
The reactor has multiple gas hoods for the separation of biogas. As a result the extremely large gas/water interfaces greatly reduce turbulence, making relatively high loading rates of 10 – 15 kg/m3.d possible. Separation in the UASB reactor requires only 1.0 meter of height, which prevents flotation effects and, consequently, floating layers.
Generally, during the treatment of UASB reactor, the substrate passes through an expanded sludge bed which containing a high concentration of biomass first. After that, the remaining part of substrate passes through a less dense biomass which named the sludge blanket.
The influent is pumped to the UASB reactor from bottom of it by Peristaltic pump. The influent move upwards and get contact with the biomass in sludge bed, then continue to move upwards and the rest substrates act with the biomass again in the sludge blanket which has a less concentration of biomass compared with the sludge bed below.
The volume of sludge blanket must be sufficient to conduct the further treatment to wastewater by-passed from the lower layer of sludge bed by channeling. At the same time, it will help to ensure a stable effluent quality. A 3 phases (Gas-Liquid-Solid or GLS) separator located above the sludge blanket to separate the solid particles from the mixture (gas, liquid, and solid) after treatment and hence allowing liquid and gas to leave the UASB reactor.
After the treated wastewater will be collected by the effluent collection system via number of launders distributed over entire area discharging, to main launder provided at periphery of the reactor. And the biogasesgenerated will be collected as the valuable fuel or for deposal.
- During the treatment process a amount of valuable biogas energy will be produced which can be collected for other usage;
- Much less bio-solids waste generated compared with aerobic process because much of the energy in the wastewater is converted to a gaseous form and resulting in very little energy left for new cell growth;
- A low energy requirement for the treatment process;
- Less nutrients required;
- System can be shut down for extended periods without serious deterioration;
- Can handle organic shock loads effectively.


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Tour Scotland video of an old Dutch Barge boat cruising on visit to the Forth and Clyde Canal. This Scottish canal opened in 1790, crossing central Scotland; it provided a route for the seagoing vessels of the day between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde at the narrowest part of the Scottish Lowlands. It is 35 miles long and it runs from the River Forth near Grangemouth to the River Clyde at Bowling, and had an important basin at Port Dundas in Glasgow. Successful in its day, it suffered as the seagoing vessels were built larger and could no longer pass through. The railway age further impaired the success of the canal.
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See this engineering masterpiece known as The Falkirk Wheel. The Falkirk Wheel is a perfect example of functioning and modern architecture. Located in Scotland, it was designed to reconnect the Union Canal and the Forth and Clyde Canal. It serves as the only rotating boat lift in the world. The two canals had previously been joined by a fleet of locks, but in 1933, the locks had been dismantled. Officials then pondered what could be done to connect the two waterways. Hence the idea for the Falkirk Wheel was born. Completed in 2002, the engineering marvel measures 35 meters tall. It took over 1200 tons of steel to create along with 1000 construction crew members. Amazingly the wheel only uses 1.5 kilowatts of electricity per hour to turn, powered by ten hydraulic motors. The Falkirk Wheel can carry at least 8 boats at one time, taking about an hour to get from one canal to the other. Boat trips are offered so visitors can experience The Falkirk Wheel. Not only is the wheel an impressive piece of machinery, it also serves as a major landmark in Scotland.


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A model of Nadigar Sangam’s building, work on which will begin shortly, was unveiled at the annual general body meeting on Sunday.
The building, which will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 26 crore, will have a marriage hall, an auditorium with a capacity of 1,000 seats and a preview theatre. Speaking to the media after the meeting, actor Nasser, president of the Sangam said construction would begin after the Nadigar Sangam Star Cricket match, scheduled to take place on April 17. “The funds we receive from the match will go towards construction of the new building. We initially had three designs from three companies and have chosen the best and expect to start full-fledged construction by April-end,” Mr. Nasser said.
Actor Vishal, general secretary of the Sangam said: “Many have come forward and agreed to take up the expenses of building the auditorium and preview theatre. They have also given land for building an old age home,” he said. Actor Sivakumar and his family including actor Surya will bear the costs of the preview theatre’s construction.
The building will cost Rs. 26 crore and have an auditorium with a capacity of 1,000
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The Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (the Project) is designed to improve the health and economic and environmental living conditions of people in small towns in Nepal. The expected outcome of the Project is improved, affordable, and sustainable water supply and sanitation services, which are governed and managed by locally accountable representative bodies.
The Project has three components. Component 1 will develop an efficient, effective, and accountable urban water supply and sanitation sector by establishing and implementing policies, establishing service standards, and enhancing sector coordination. Component 2 will entail development of safe, accessible, and adequate water supply and sanitation facilities in about 20 small towns. Component 3 will strengthen governance and capacity for project management and operation.
The Project investment cost is estimated at $71.7 million, including taxes and duties of $7.5 million.
A grant of $45.1 million will be provided under ADB's Special Funds resources to finance 62.9% of the total project cost. The Government will provide $20.5 million equivalent to cover (i) taxes and duties, (ii) a part of civil works costs, (iii) a part of OBA grants, and (iv) a part of incremental recurrent Government staff costs. WUSCs (beneficiaries) and local governments will contribute $6.1 million equivalent.


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Toothpick Bridge Competition
April (2018) SMES 5th grade Enrichment has worked on constructing bridges made from flat, wooden toothpicks and colored glue. Students formed companies and had to stay within a "budget" to complete their bridge. All bridges had to be a truss bridge, but students were free to create their own design or use a "standard" type of truss design. Company roles included an accountant, an architect, a carpenter, and a project manager. The company names, final load, and pictures of the bridges are below. You can see the competition by clicking this video link.
- One Way Bridge 7 lbs.
- Trust the Truss 21 lbs.
- B&P Bridges 6.2 lbs
- Better Builds Inc. LLC 10 lbs.
- JeF_Bridges 8.8 lbs.
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Snow & Ice Removal, Updates and More!
Snow & Ice Operations
The City of College Park’s priority during a snow event is public safety. Our goal is to clear snow and ice as quickly and efficiently as possible, restoring safe travel for emergency crews, motorists, and pedestrians. Snow and ice removal is considered an emergency operation and takes precedence over other Public Works tasks.
The snow plan will go into effect upon the order of the City Manager or the Director of Public Works. The plan consists of an Alert Phase and an Operation Phase. During the alert phase, and based on the weather forecast, some streets may be pretreated with a brine solution. Snow or icy precipitation, which requires roadway treatment, will be considered an emergency under the operational phase.
The operational phase of a snow event includes the following steps:
- Snow removal equipment will be dispatched to predetermined routes when snow or ice is imminent. Salting operations may begin at the onset of precipitation, depending if streets have been pretreated or not.
- Snow removal routes are divided into primary and secondary streets. Primary streets will be treated and/or cleared first, followed by secondary streets.
- When snow begins to accumulate and cover roadways, plowing operations will commence.
- Initially, one lane will be plowed on all streets to make passable. As conditions allow, all streets will then be widened and plowed curb to curb, where possible.
- City parking lots will be plowed by pickup trucks equipped with salt spreaders.
To view a live map showing snow removal progress during active snow alerts, go the following link https://www.511portal.com/collegeparkmd.
The Department of Public Works is staffed around the clock during snow events.
You can also contact the Department of Public Works for more information by phone at 240-487-3590 or email email@example.com.
Parking During Snow Events
Department of Public Works crews plow and salt City streets and City parking lots to clear snow and ice.
Things you can do to help include:
- Move parked cars off the street so the snow plows can clear snow to the curb.
- If off-street parking is not available during predicted snowstorms, park on the EVEN side of the road (EXCEPTION: if your address is odd-numbered and the area across from your house is undeveloped, park on the odd side of the street)
- The City is not responsible for clearing snow from driveways or driveway aprons - this is the resident's responsibility. If you begin to remove snow before the trucks are finished, be mindful that your driveway may need to be cleared more than once.
- After the snowplows have finished cleaning your street, clear snow and ice from the sidewalks, storm drains and fire hydrants in front of your residence.
- Have patience: crews work around the clock during snow emergencies to clear the streets. Although your street may not be plowed as quickly as you would like, our crews will make their way to you. Your patience is appreciated during these times.
Always plan to set your refuse and recycling carts out for your regularly scheduled day during snow events. Refuse and recycling collections may occur later in the day than normal, or they could be delayed a day.


Hidden away beneath your home – and every permanent building – are the foundations. These are the essential parts of the building that support the entire framework. Solid foundations are vital, but not all foundations last as long as they are expected to. The reasons can be many – poor soil under the foundations, for example, or damage by earth tremors and other natural events.
In this article we are going to be looking at how to tell if your home’s foundations need repairs, and who to talk to in this case. Let’s get started with a look at the four main problems that signify foundations in need of attention.
Why Do Foundations Need Repairs?
If you want to get into more detail about the subject we recommend you check out the websites of local foundation repair companies as they are the experts in the field. They’ll be happy to help if you have any questions too. The following are the four most common foundation problems in domestic homes
- Cracks in the foundations can be a major problem that require the services of a structural engineer. They are usually the result of two surprisingly common problems: the soil beneath the foundation – in effect the base foundation – has shifted for some reason, or damp from the soil has got into the foundations and caused the structure to crack.
- Leaks in foundations can be a serious issue, and also require the urgent services of a professional repair company. Leaks can be caused by cracks – see above – and also by faulty drainage systems. The problem is that, unlike a leaking roof that can be repaired with patches, leaking foundations require the entire foundation structure to be protected using specialist techniques.
- Settling occurs as the ground beneath your home moves or shifts. The foundations – and the building – will attempt to move with it naturally. If you notice suddenly appearing cracks in the walls, or doors and windows that will no longer open properly, or floors that appear to be warped, your foundations are most likely settling. This again needs professionals to deal with the problem and ensure the structure does not become unstable.
- Bowing Walls are a tell-tale sign that your foundations are problematic and can be a further sign of settling. While requiring the services of a professional – and urgently as the walls could in fact collapse – this is one of the easier foundation repairs.
What Do I Do if I See any of the Above?
If you are buying a home, you need to ensure your survey involves a detailed look at the foundations. If you are noticing any of the above signs – or suspect a damaged foundation in your home – you need to call out the experts. There is no other response that is safe and repairing foundations is never a DIY job.
Have your foundations assessed by a local foundation repair company and they will advise you as to any preventative measures that can be put in place.


Construction site of the Faculty of Medicine Science Centre. Autumn 2022. Photo: A.Čirikas
The construction of the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Science Centre, which began almost a year ago, is gaining momentum. The wreath mounted on the roof of the building symbolises that the major construction work has been completed.
According to the building’s construction manager, Antanas Čirikas, the deadline of 31 October 2022 for this phase of the project has been achieved. Work on the first-floor in relation to the installation of monolithic walls and columns has been completed throughout the development site; the first-floor monolithic slabs have been installed in blocks A, C, D and L and the second-floor monolithic walls and columns and the monolithic slabs have been installed in blocks E and L. The installation of the third-floor monolithic walls and columns was also successfully completed in blocks C and L, and the installation of the monolithic slabs and monolithic walls and columns was completed in block E up to the fourth floor.
During this period, the air intake and exhaust ducts were concreted, the metal columns in A and D blocks were installed, and the staircase of reinforced concrete products in E block as well. Work is currently progressing on the installation of the internal drainage network, the sand layers of the basement floor, the waterproofing and insulation of the basement walls, the masonry of the internal partitions of the first floor of L block, and the drilling of the boreholes for the geothermal heating.
Construction site of the Faculty of Medicine Science Centre. Autumn 2022. Photo: VU MF
Construction site of the Faculty of Medicine Science Centre. Autumn 2022. Photos: A.Čirikas
As a reminder, on 3 December 2021, the official launch of the construction of a modern VU Faculty of Medicine Science Centre will be commemorated with a symbolic capsule laying ceremony in Vilnius Santaros Valley, next to the existing Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics (2 Žaliųjų Ežerų Street).
The total cost of this project, which includes the construction of the building and the provision of state-of-the-art scientific equipment, amounts to 47.1 million euros, of which, 33.1 million euros will be covered by the European Regional Development Fund.
The new centre will have specialised scientific laboratories and operating theatres for the Genetic Research Centre, the physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and laboratory medicine, infectious diseases and dermatovenerology, chest diseases, immunology and allergology, dentistry, neurology and neurosurgery, cardiovascular departments and clinics plus a few more, with a total area of about 19 thousand square meters.
It will also accommodate a number of medical study programmes, a simulation centre for the development of practical skills in an environment as close as possible to the real working environment, conference rooms, auditoriums, rooms for conferences, meetings and seminars, offices for researchers and postgraduate students, and rooms for practical classes.
The VU Faculty of Medicine Science Centre project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. Construction is being carried out by UAB Eikos Statyba.
Visualisation of VU Faculty of Medicine Science Center.


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The Future is Bright for Early Childhood Education!
A new early childhood building was included in the Bond approved by the Waterford School District voters in August 2020. This state-of-the-art school will serve 3- and 4-year-olds through five different programs.
Highlights of the new center include:
- Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Child-focused, research-based HighScope Curriculum
- 8,000 square feet dedicated to outdoor play
- Large Motor Skills Room for indoor play
- Chemistry Kitchen for messy learning activities
- STEAM Lab for design and engineering experiences
Take a look around this page to explore more details about this amazing project and what the future holds for our youngest students!
Vision for the New Building
A new early childhood building was part of the 2020 Bond approved by the Waterford School District voters on August 4, 2020. This new building would house all preschool programs on one floor and incorporate the components that create a solid program.
Vision for the new building:
- Move all early childhood programs into one building
- Create a building with one floor
- Allow some room for expansion
- Include flexibility in the design (e.g., all classrooms are interchangeable and can be used by each of the programs)
Process of creating a new building
The best location for the new building was determined to be at the current site. There was enough room behind the existing structure for a new building. It allowed the programs to continue until the new building was complete.
Several teams were set up to participate with and oversee the design process: the Core Team, the Functional Teams, and the Stakeholder Team. Members of the Core Team are part of the Stakeholder Team and, as appropriate, the Functional Teams.
The Core Team determined the current uses of the ECC building and the future space needs of the various programs (Head Start, Great Start to Ready (GSRP), ECSE (Early Child Special Ed), and Tuition Based Pre-School (TBP)). The team also refined the needs to fit within the budgeted square footage.
The Functional Teams worked on specific building areas to determine the needs and specifications. These areas are technology, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling), and the kitchen.
The Stakeholder Team gave ideas, feedback and input on the Core Teams’ list of needs. Most importantly, the team determined the functional layout of the building and refined the initial draft of the site plan (e.g., playground and parking lot). The team members visited three new early childhood buildings in neighboring school districts to see design elements, materials used, the building/classroom layouts and furniture. The school districts visited were Lake Orion, Troy and Farmington.
- Phase 1 (December 2021 to May 2022) - Groundwork and preparing the site for the new building
- Phase 2 (May 2022 to May 2024) – Construction of the building
- Phase 3 (May 2024 to September 2024) – Finishing the site (playground and parking lot) and dismantling the existing building


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If you don’t plan to convert your garage to living space, look carefully at the boundaries between house and attached garage, and between garage and outdoors. Good air sealing and insulation between your garage and living space will minimize unwanted heat transfer and keep vehicle exhaust out of your home, as well as fumes from stored household chemicals.
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Garage conversion can be relatively inexpensive; the foundation, walls, and roof are already in place. And garages don’t have the headroom limitations of attics. The key issue with a garage is the floor; the concrete slab is usually sloped and lower than the main living space, and soil moisture may penetrate the slab and enter the garage.
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You can create a finished floor in your garage either by building up the floor or by finishing the existing concrete floor. Either way, you should first seal the concrete floor with a moisture barrier to keep any dampness in the slab from reaching the room.
If you plan to raise the garage floor, you can use a continuous layer of 6-mil (or heavier) polyethylene over the slab as a moisture barrier, with seams and perimeter taped and sealed. This seamless barrier can also keep soil gases from entering the space. Your contractor can then set 2 x 6s on top of the sealed slab, shimmed or trimmed to level the floor, with moisture-impermeable insulation between them.
If you don’t plan to raise the floor, have compression-grade rigid foam insulation installed on the slab, sealing seams with heavy-duty construction tape and leaving a ¼-inch gap around the perimeter for expansion.
A subfloor, usually plywood, goes on top of the insulation (and framing, if any). Make sure your contractor is familiar with the recommended procedures established by the building codes in your area for constructing a subfloor over a garage slab.
Seal and Insulate
If the walls and ceiling of your garage have enough insulation for your climate zone and are covered with drywall, make sure all penetrations in the drywall are sealed with caulk or foam. Seams at the ceiling, walls, and floor should likewise be sealed.
If the garage walls and ceiling have drywall but are not insulated, cellulose can be blown in at little expense. If the garage framing is exposed, you have more insulation options. Make sure your contractor is familiar with the airtight drywall approach.
If the walls between the garage and the outdoors are framed with 2 x 4s, consider adding furring strips to the interior of the studs to accommodate additional insulation. In some areas, building codes mandate this.
The existing garage door opening is a good place to put a new door and windows. This avoids the expense of cutting new openings in existing walls, which disturbs interior and exterior surfaces. You’ll need to have a new curb installed at the base of the former garage door, built up with concrete or masonry blocks to the same height as the adjacent foundation stem walls. This curb will raise the infill framing above ground moisture, keep water from running in at floor level, and allow the new siding to blend in with the rest of the home.


Most of you may be planning to start with the construction works of one’s dream home. Well, home is regarded as one of many biggest asset that one possesses in his/her lifetime. So, everything must be picture perfect and to be able to fulfill your dreams that you could have connected with the aid of choosing the best building construction services of Sydney.
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Factors Influencing Construction
Well, constructing a residence isn’t so simple and so lot of planning goes in to the final construction works.
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SC Roof Repairs understands the importance of a professional job to be carried out on your cement tile roof restoration so that it will transform your old tiled roof into a new look.
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Plans to turn cow shed at Kenilworth farm into five homes revealed
By James Smith
18th Sep 2023 | Local News
Plans to turn a barn - which has been used to house cows for over 40 years - into five homes have been put forward to Warwick District Council.
If approved, the scheme would see the building at Crackley Farm turned into two four-bed and three, two-bed homes.
The application says the Crackley Lane barn had been used to house a herd of cows during the winter since 1980, but has been out of use since the then farmer passed away in 2021.
Plans show the main structure of the building would be kept, with new internal walls, doors and windows installed to complete the conversion.
"The nature and appearance of the building will not be inappropriate in the rural setting," the application said.
"Indeed, the frame and the majority of the building fabric would remain, thereby ensuring that it would be clearly legible as a former farm building in the landscape, both in terms of its form and appearance.
"The balance of cladding and glazing on each elevation is considered appropriate for its setting.
"Materials used will be of a high quality and works will be carried out to the highest standard, to ensure that the building is well constructed and energy efficient."
The application also says extensive cleaning of the site would also be needed.
More bushes would be planted on site to "provide a buffer" with the woodland.
Trees and hedgerows would also be planted.
See the full application here.


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Whispers in the Forest
Newtown Forest Association
Connecticut's Oldest Private Land Trust
Over the last 10 years the presence of beavers at the NFA’s Cavanaugh Pond property off of Echo Valley Road have required minimal annual
maintenance by the Board, however, as with all good things – change happens. The Cavanaugh Pond property is a 15 acre parcel with an
abandoned raised rail bed separating the property into two distinct sections; a small seasonal pond and wetland area to one side and a 5 acre pond
with a vintage fieldstone spillway on the other. The raised, long-abandoned, rail bed was built in the 1860’s with the material that was dug out from
either side; creating these watershed areas. Deep underneath the rail bed was a 4 foot x 4 foot stone tunnel built to drain the small pond into the
larger. There actually used to be an old railroad station in this immediate area.
Back to the issue. The beavers were not content with the size of the small seasonal pond and from time to time tried to block off the tunnel to
improve their habitat. The beavers had done so without applying for the proper permits or getting the approval of the wetlands commission. These
could be overlooked; however, they did not consult with the NFA board, who vehemently disapprove of such behavior and use of NFA property. Big
picture - the beavers actions are somewhat expected, and in most situations the NFA lets nature take its course. At this property, the railroad
altered the properties original natural drainage properties, thereby requiring the tunnel to correct this imbalance. In this case, the tunnels blockage
also could create a public safety hazard by evidence of localized road flooding.
Over the years, the Town has helped the NFA’s efforts to keep the debris from blocking the tunnel. Earlier this year the Town, unbeknownst to the
NFA, partially restored the flow and replaced the old tunnel grating with a new design. The Town also restored some of the tunnel stones to their
original location after their having fallen due to a combination of erosion.
Shortly thereafter, vandals unfortunately removed this grating thereby providing the beaver’s unfettered access to the tunnel. The beavers not only
plugged up this tunnel but also plugged up a secondary overflow pipe which proved to raise the water level over 4 feet. Within 24 hours of our
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remediate the tunnel blockage. This routine went on for several weeks at which point it time, we needed to attack the blockage at the tunnel itself.
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If it were only that simple. The blockage was not just infront of the tunnels entrance. As we unearthed tunnel to clear the debris we found that the
blockage protruded 25 feet into the tunnel. This required significantly more time and money than initially estimated. After 2 long days of hard work,
the blockage was cleared sufficient to permit the water level to drop 2-3 feet. After a week of draining, this also permitted the water level to drop
sufficiently for NFA’s caretaker, Steve Maksel, to stand in the tunnels opening and reach in another 6-8 feet to clear most all of the large debris.
Within a few hours the water level on both sides of the rail bed had equalized at a level which the tunnel and spillway were initially designed to
Believe it or not every single day until the water level was ultimately equalized, the beavers came back nightly serving to raise the water level
slightly. The beavers are quite ingenious; and I have a new appreciation for these creatures. When we removed their evenings work it was clear
the beaver’s instinctual logic provided specific positioning of sticks and materials to minimize the waters flow and catch other debris they floated in.
The beavers are apparently attracted and driven to stop the sound of flowing water. Once the flow stopped – they appeared defeated and went
away for several weeks.
A few weeks later the NFA was called and informed that the road was flooding and that beavers came back to impose their wrath – yet again – on
the NFA. We investigated and to our good fortune found out that the beavers moved across the street onto a neighboring property and started
“doing what beavers do” – they plugged up the pipe going under the road. This caused the neighbors property to flood and flooded the road.
Good for the NFA this time – not good for the neighbors. The Town helped this time unplugging the pipe – flushing enormous volumes of water to
flow back onto our property. Guess what – the flow of water returned to the tunnel again – only to invite back our friends the beaver.
We have identified many solutions, including the obvious; however, no solution appears to be maintenance free. All solutions will require some level
of maintenance while active beavers are residing on our property. With limited resources we need to allocate a lot less time to this 15 acre preserve
and focus on the other 1,000 plus acres we own and care for. If you are an expert or want to share some civil engineering expertise with us for
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The City of Ottawa has a public survey as part of the Building a Liveable Ottawa 2031 project. The deadline to take the survey is March 1st.
Here’s the brief from the city website:
Starting in 2013, the City of Ottawa will begin its review of the strategic documents that guide the development of our city. They include the Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Infrastructure Master Plan, Cycling Plan and Pedestrian Plan. When completed, the Building a Liveable Ottawa 2031 project will set the directions, policies and affordability priorities that will influence the future of the city for years to come.
Help us build this great city! The community input will inform the decisions made by politicians and city planners every day, and is important in this master planning initiative. The policy directions set over the next year will determine how we live, grow, play, travel, and prosper as a city. Get involved and learn how these decisions not only affect the future of the city but also your own life in this city.
The survey includes questions on the following planning issues:
- Transportation Planning
- Active Transportation
- Land Use Planning
- Intensification and Tall Buildings
- Urban Design
- Growth in Rural Villages
- Infrastructure Services
I personally had a few issues with the survey. The ambiguous interpretation of some questions made me uncomfortable. For example:
Question: Do you support or oppose a proposed height limit of 10-19 storeys for buildings located immediately beside a major transit station? (Terry Fox Station, Place d’Orléans and Bayview Stations)
My first response was to click on “oppose” until I realized it could be possible to oppose the proposed height limit either because you thought it was too high or too low. Survey participants with completely opposite opinions with regards to height restrictions will be lumped together in the survey response. I would hate to think that my vote for opposing absolute height restriction could be used to argue height restrictions should be lowered rather than open to assessment of individual projects.
I do support the survey and hope you take time to fill it out. I’m not sure how useful or informative the results will be. The more important point is that it raises questions and I hope it gets people talking about the city and planning issues.
I’m also interested to hear what people answer to the first two questions.
Question: What is your favourite building in Ottawa and what exactly do you like about it?
Question: What is your favourite part of Ottawa and why?


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The regeneration project at Freebridge’s Hillington Square estate in King’s Lynn has won another award in the Design & Craftsmanship Awards last night in Norwich, winning jointly alongside East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices’ The Nook.
The award which was given in the new Civic and Community category was presented to Freebridge Community Housing, Fielden + Mawson LLP – the architects currently working on the project, Mae – the architects involved in the original phases, Hemingway Design – design consultants on the project, Lovell Partnership – the construction firm who completed work on the first four stages, and Rossi Long Consulting Ltd and ALH, respectively the structural and mechanical & electrical engineers.
The Civic and Community category is supported by national charity Civic Voice, with the award seeking to recognise examples of high quality design and projects that make a positive contribution to the local area. As a winner of the award the regeneration project is now put forward to the Civic Voice National Design Awards in 2020.
Judges for the award were looking at “not just a well-designed successful end product, but also the community story and collaborative process which lies behind it”.
Tony Hall, Freebridge’s Chief Executive, said “We are delighted that the Hillington Square project has won another award, and are particularly pleased that it has won in a category that looked at the wider work of what we’ve achieved so far. In the next few weeks we’ll be confirming our plans in respect of the what we still need to do to complete the project and I look forward to seeing the work on the site start again next year.”


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Boman Kemp creates patented basement window egress systems that provide light and safety to basement living spaces. These systems can play an important part in turning an unused basement into an additional living area that’s both attractive and safe – increasing its natural light and ventilation while also providing a safe escape route that’s building code compliant.
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Offshore Wind Farm inner array grid cable installation on the Nordsee One OWF project as executed by Siem Offshore Contractors during the summer of 2016. The submarine cable installation was performed using the leading Siem cable installation Duo (Siem Aimery - Cable Lay Vessel and Siem Moxie - Installation Support vessel). Visit http://www.siemoffshorecontractors.com/ for more information about SOC.
Typical Offshore Wind Farm array cable installation process using the Siem Aimery Cable Lay Vessel and Siem Moxie Installation Support vessel by Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH. Visit http://www.siemoffshorecontractors.com/ for more information about SOC.
In the summer of 2016, VBMS completed their scope of work for the Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm existing of cable supply, CPS, installation, post lay burial and termination & testing of 76 infield cables. The Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm is situated in the German Bight, next to the DanTysk Offshore Windfarm. The 72 wind turbines will generate a total capacity of 288MW. For more information see www.vbms.com
Baltic Offshore Windfarm - First commercial windfarm in Germany in the Baltic Sea. nkt cables supplied 20 km of 30 kV three core medium voltage submarine cable (approx. 1,000 m each) with integrated fibre optics for the farm's own cabling and 60 km of 150 kV three core high voltage submarine cable with steel armouring and 3 integrated fibre optics for the grid connection • The high voltage submarine cable has a diameter of 24 cm and a weight of 115 kg/m • The longest individual section of the high voltage submarine cable has a weight of 1,850 tonnes • Development and delivery of 5 offshore joints • More than 15 ships were deployed during the installation phase, plus tugs and crew vessels • Supply of the VALCAP® monitoring system with AdapPro for grid monitoring
In December 2016, VBMS completed the installation of two 16 kilometre-long 150kV HVAC cables for the Rampion offshore wind farm situated off the coast of Worthing, UK. To overcome some environmental challenges in this very shallow water, VBMS had to extend the pre-installed landfall HDD’s with duct extensions of approx. 480 metres each. VBMS utilised Boskalis’ backhoe dredger Manu Pekka to dredge the trenches before installing the duct extensions. In addition, Boskalis dredged three flotation pits per cable routing to allow CLV Stemat Spirit to reach the location of the end of the ducts. Following the cable pull-in CLV Stemat Spirit jumped from pit to pit during high tides while laying the cable until it reached deeper water where it could safely remain afloat and resume the remaining cabl...
PEFLEX is a cable protection system, manufactured by Pipeline Engineering, used to protect freespan array and export cables on offshore wind farms. Using PEFLEX allows diver-less and ROV-less installation. The PEFLEX design combines a series of interlocking polyurethane vertebrae half sections interspersed with elastomeric sleeves. PEFLEX is positioned at the subsea entry of cables on J-Tube or J-Tubeless connections. Once attached, PEFLEX limits the bending of cables by locking when the minimum bend radius is reached".
Offshore transfer of cable reels
A short video to show the export cable pull in at the Burbo Bank Offshore Windfarm extension. There were some considerable engineering challenges to enable the team to get the cable installed safely. The cable was floated ashore on pillow floats to a small jack up barge then pulled through the tidal and connected to a winch for the final 760 metre pull through a HDD that had been installed 12 months ago. A great achievement for all involved!
Van Heck assisting VBMS with cable injection


Golf Course: Sod for Tees, Bunkers and Greens Delivered
With over 6 inches of rain in 8 days, golf construction ground to a temporary halt last week, after the first grass was planted (sod was laid on tee, bunker, green and drain slopes on No. 1). This week, grassing should start in earnest, and cart path paving is scheduled to begin. You will see as many as 40 people working on the course as features are sodded and fairways and tees sprigged.


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Workers are preparing the formwork for the supporting wall of the house (Photo from Sergey Smirnov's photo bank)
It is important for the buyer to know when his house will be completed! The construction speed of monolithic houses is as follows: a contractor can pour 3-4 floors in a month. Therefore, if you see that the second floor is being built now, and there are twenty of them in the building, then it will take 5-6 months to build all the floors (provided that the process is continuous).
Then time will be spent on facade and interior finishing work (as a rule, the same amount as on the construction of the frame). You can always find out about the number of storeys of the project from the project declaration.
Facade walls are laid out from concrete blocks or bricks. The monolith of facade walls is rarely poured, since it is more convenient and economical to lay out window openings, and not to fill them.


Brisbane City Council to spend millions on new sport fields
As part of the flood mitigation buy-back scheme, Brisbane City Council will spend millions to turn the unusable land into sporting fields.
The 2018-19 budget revealed the council would spend $40 million over three years to deliver new facilities in at least six suburbs.
A commitment that was made during the 2016 election, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the council purchased land is a necessary move.
“We can now re-use those lands for important sport and recreation facilities,” he said.
A synthetic surface will be used at four of the locations to minimise costs to look after the grounds.
“They [synthetic] don’t go well with flooding areas [so] we’re making sure in those locations where we’re doing them they are fairly flood free,” he said.
$2.7 million was allocated for the synthetic fields in the budget with $2.2 million to be spent in 2018-19.
There was $11.1 million allocated over three years for the sports and community parks with $2.2 million for 2018-19, $5.5 million for 2019-20 and $3.3 million for 2020-21.
The council’s figure of $40 million for sporting fields includes more than $22 million for a new golf course at Cannon Hill.
Locations of new sports facilities:
- Wakerley – new netball precinct
- Chermside – synthetic hockey field
- Mitchelton – synthetic soccer field
- Moggill – multi-use district sports park
- Rocklea – sports park
- Windsor – sports park


Are you looking for concrete floor ideas? This slideshow has unique ideas for stained, scored, engraved, and painted concrete floors. Plus, get tips on how to achieve the looks in your own home, and more importantly, how to maintain them.What Are The Benefits Of Polished Floors Versus Epoxy Floors;. and functionality of polished concrete floor finishes are causing many people to ditch the traditional and jump onboard the polished concrete floor bandwagon. But before we get into the benefits of polished floors, let us be the.Concrete carries its strength on the inside, but its beauty on the outside: this exterior appearance can be modified by use of various materials and techniques which will be described below. Concrete Finishes. The most basic type of concrete finish is a smooth surface created through the use of screeds and trowels.plain concrete slabs have served as the flooring material for basements, garages, patios, and utility areas for many years, but concrete is now also a viable material in modern homes, where it can be found in polished, etched, or stained form on the floors of any room in the house.Benefits of receiving concrete grinding and polishing services for your concrete floors include: Durability: polished concrete floors offer all of the benefits of regular concrete. Low Maintenance: Grinding and polishing concrete floors creates a durable surface, Low Cost: Concrete grinding.Recently updated, the bright kitchen opens out to a fenced-in backyard and concrete patio. check out that sage-green front door, the modern finishes in the kitchen, and the espresso-hued wood.Steve Holloway painting is proud to be your floor coating specialists. Learn more about the benefits of our concrete flooring services here.There are a number of concrete floor finishes that you could choose for the interior of your home. Concrete is one of the most durable types of flooring, and it can be highly customized to fit your design needs. Read on to learn about a few of the different indoor concrete floor finishing options.Let’s explore the benefits of Concrete Floor Finishes such as Polished Concrete Flooring, Stained Concrete Flooring, Stamped Concrete Finishes, Epoxy.
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The highway tunnel monitoring system includes lighting systems, ventilation systems, fire alarm systems, fire control systems, emergency telephone systems, broadcasting systems, etc. Due to the relatively complex environment in the highway tunnel, the use of industrial Ethernet switches to form an optical fiber ring network has the functions of rapid redundancy, wide temperature, high protection level, and strong electromagnetic interference.
The Tianchi Tunnel total length is 2900 meters, and the Zhuanbao Tunnel total length is 1255 meters. Due to the age of the tunnel construction, the tunnel monitoring system was upgraded for traffic safety.
Tunnel monitoring system requirement
▲ Industrial design with high reliability.
▲ Support multi-service access capability.
▲ Meet the automotive application environment.
▲ Support network management integrated control.
▲ A unified network of video and environmental monitoring.▲ The network has a redundant and fast self-healing function.
▲ Uninterrupted network communication between the tunnel and the control center.
Due to the particularity of the tunnel section and structure, adopts the ONV network redundancy protocol V-Ring, it can support G.8032 (ERPS), up to 255 rings, and each ring 254 devices. Adopting the ring network design can ensure that the network runs uninterruptedly to meet the operational requirements of tunnel monitoring and other systems. Each subsystem uses the Gigabit fiber optic ring network transmission to ensure the stable transmission of video data. The monitoring center uses a 10G managed Ethernet switch that can support the V-Ring protocol.
The model ONV-IPS36368FM industrial switch has 8*10/100/1000M RJ45 ports to meet the needs of a large number of video transmission, 24*100/1000M SFP fiber ports, and 4* 1/10G SFP + fiber ports with SFP modules can provide long-distance fiber transmission. ONV brand industrial switch series products have passed EMI and EMS tests, and the MTBF is up to 539608 hours. Industrial switches support -40 ~ + 85 ° C operating temperature.
A star topology and ring network topology networking, simple topology enhances system stability.
Switching Capacity Configuration
The access layer used full gigabit managed industrial fiber switches to set up the higher configuration switching capacity link.
The access layer link uses the Cat6 network cable to connect and transmit according to the principle of proximity. It is connected to the aggregation switch through the uplink port of the power supply switch, reducing the number of multi-level series and facilitating the management and maintenance of the entire system.
The access layer used the 6-port gigabit managed industrial Ethernet switch and the core layer used the 36-port 10G uplink managed industrial switch.


Stormwater Program Budget
Effective stormwater management has many economic benefits, and could help avoid significant local expenditures such as for repairing washouts, addressing flooding, and reducing erosion. MS4s statewide need to budget for stormwater management activities relating to program development (including creation of regulatory controls and required programs) and program implementation (including technical services for stormwater plan review, staffing, site inspections and enforcement).
To assist in meeting the funding required for the development and implementation of the Stormwater Management Program, the MS4 has utilized the following sources of revenue.
- General Fund
- Highway Fund
- Maintenance Agreements
- Permit, Inspection and/or Review Fees
- Intermunicipal Agreements / Shared Service Agreements
- In-kind Services / Volunteers


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Contemporary landscapes have become a showcase of manufactured paving stones valued for their low cost and long term durability. They originated in Europe after the war when an affordable unit paver was needed to rebuild streets that would hold up far longer than poured concrete or asphalt. While brick was well established, this clay based product was not as easy to manufacture and while it remains part of this materials group, the majority of these products are primarily concrete based.
The beauty of precast paving stones is that they can stand alone on a sand or gravel base without mortar. They are small enough to be moved and hand set without special equipment. Some designs are ideal for permeable paving that complies with the zero runoff building codes.
In the urban environment, precast paving stones can be taken up to make subgrade repairs of streets and sidewalks, then replaced without the added cost of new paving materials. Solid paving as every American knows, becomes a nightmare when repairs are required due to extensive demolition required to remove original street surface. This combined with the machinery and forming necessary before new concrete or asphalt can be laid makes pavers a much more affordable and sustainable choice for both urban streets and residential yards
Precast paving stones caught on in landscapes early on due to affordability and versatility. The majority of these fall into one or more categories:
These manufactured paving stones can be obtained in a wide range of shapes and colors coordinated to produce a paving pattern once installed. Such patterns are so visually appealing they may be preferred over more expensive stone and tile.
Precast unit pavers:
Ordinary precast pavers produce a surface with crisp, uniformly shaped units such as squares or brick-like rectangles in various sizes.
Tumbled precast unit pavers:
Precast unit pavers are tumbled at the factory to produce a more natural looking surface. Tumbled pavers can suggest a more aged appearance that more accurately mimics the look of hewn stone. Tumbled pavers also offer a softer edge that may prove safer in high activity areas such as swimming pool decks and adjacent to sports courts.
Open Cell pavers:
These are specially made unit pavers designed to allow water to drain through openings in the paver itself, or through those set into the edges that result in increased flow through the joints. While designed to increase permeability in parking lots, they are equally valuable for zero runoff homesite paving.
This unique precast paver was developed to allow emergency equipment to drive over lawn, typically to provide fire lanes to multifamily housing without paving the entire surface. They are also used for overflow parking. Turf pavers are often cast in a lattice texture that provides openings large enough for turf to grow throughout.
These are remnants of pre-war pavements created out of rough hewn stone squares that once replaced cobblestones. While approximately the same size as precast concrete units, they are vastly more expensive due to the labor required to render stone into identical units.