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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For over 20 years I have had the privilege of working with Keller Engineers and their staff of surveyors, and civil and structural engineers on over $150 million worth of work. During these project relationships and partnering opportunities, my architectural teams have received nothing but premium professional services and courtesy towards my own staff, clients and prospective clients with stellar attention given to building and site details, client responsiveness and peer respect. I look forward to many more teaming opportunities and urge any other architectural firms, municipalities or clients who have not worked with Keller Engineers to do so. You will be pleasantly surprised! Richard L. Karcher, AIA, NCARB