Penn Cambria Site Improvements

Responsibilities

Survey
Site Planning, Design, and Layout
Sidewalk Design
Design of ADA Compliant Curbs and Ramps
Parking Lot Design
Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plans
NPDES Permitting
Stormwater Management, Analysis, Design, and Permitting
Bidding and Construction Management
Construction Stakeout (phase 3 only)

Owner

Penn Cambria School District, Cambria County

Project Details

The project included improvements and reconstruction of pavement areas around the nearly 3-acre school campus. Specific work includes sidewalk and curb repairs, ADA curb ramp construction, signage and pavement markings, rehabilitation of the gravel overflow parking lot, and waterline replacement. Additionally, grading on the west side of the High School was completed to remove the driveway and reconfigure Auditorium parking.

Project Challenges/Uniqueness:

Significant stormwater upgrades were also made and provided a unique challenge in tying the proposed design into existing facilities.
This project was completed in three phases, one per summer, to not disturb the academic year.
- Phase 1 – design and permitting for the entire project, and bidding, construction inspection/management on the north and west side of campus.
- Phase 2 – bidding and construction inspection/management for the south and east side of the campus.
- Phase 3 – bidding and construction inspection/management for improvements at the Elementary School/Administrative Building.

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We have worked with Keller Engineers for structural and civil engineering support on six projects over the past five years and have been very pleased with the results. Our projects tend to be complicated phased renovation/ addition projects calling for creativity in planning and construction. I have been particularity pleased with their responsiveness to issues that arise during construction which is of particular importance to us and our clients. Vern L. McKissick, III, AIA, LEED AP, Owner/Architect McKissick Associates