Holden Heights Infrastructure Improvements – Orange County, Florida
Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. (BFA) provided design, permitting, construction management and public information/relations services for the Holden Heights Infrastructure Improvements project for Phases I, II, and III. The central focus of the project was to disconnect and abandon the use of septic tanks and connect residence to the new central sewer wastewater system.
Phase I
- Phase I included 21,000 feet of 8” to 12” gravity collection system, two (2) lift stations, and 9,800 feet of 8” to 16” force main in an existing residential community of over 450 lots for Phase I. Construction Completion: 2002
Phase II
- Phase II included approximately 5,760 feet of 12” DIP water main, 4,400 feet of 8” DIP water main, 5,100 feet of 6” DIP water main, +16 miles of 8”gravity collection system, one (1) lift station, stormwater collection system (curb and gutter) and existing road replacement/upgrade in the dense urban Holden Heights neighborhood immediately adjacent to the City of Orlando. Phase II sanitary sewers provided service to approximately 1,200 commercial and residential parcels currently serviced by septic tanks. The BFA team also provided public information and funding assistance services.
- BFA conducted alternative analysis and preliminary design layout of wastewater collection, transmission and stormwater collection and treatment options for the development of the preliminary design report. Coordination with numerous local government agencies included Orange County Utilities, Orange County Public Works, Orange County Planning, Orlando Utilities Commission, City of Orlando, FDOT, FDEP, SJRWMD, and SFWMD. BFA conducted numerous public workshops to facilitate acceptance of the project and developed estimated construction costs.
- Stormwater and roadway improvements such as a closed drainage system, new curbs and gutters, new paved streets and stormwater treatment facilities were designed and implemented to address existing drainage problems and to improve Clear Lake surface water quality. Additionally, approximately 3 miles of unpaved roads were paved. Construction Completion: 2006
Phase III
- This phase included construction of over 24,100 feet of 8, 10 and 12-inch gravity sewer, 17,300 feet of 4, 6 and 8-inch water main, road replacement/upgrade including new curb and sidewalks, and stormwater conveyance and treatment. This phase serves 495 residential and commercial parcels. The BFA team also provided assistance to Orange County in obtaining the grants and SRF funding for the project. Construction of Phase III was completed in 2009.