Due to significant growth, the Village of Wrightstown needed to increase their long-term reliable water supply. After investigating the option of a new well, and finding high levels of radium after several test wells had been evaluated, REL evaluated the installation of a pipeline from either the Central Brown County Water Authority or the Village of Ashwaubenon with cooperation from the City of Green Bay. Additionally, working with the Village’s financial consultants, Ehlers and Associates & Schenk SC, it was determined that the best option for a long-term and cost-effective source for water was to connect to the Village of Ashwaubenon water system. REL worked with the financial consultants reviewing and studying funding options, and it was determined that funding for the project was best served with a WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan. A project consisting of approximately 62,000 lineal feet of 18-inch water transmission pipeline was installed between the Village of Wrightstown and the Village of Ashwaubenon. The project also included two meter stations, one located at the Village of Ashwaubenon end of the project and one at the Village of Wrightstown end of the project. The stations provide constant monitoring through an integrated SCADA system that allows each community to monitor and control system operation. The project was constructed in public rights-of-way owned by Brown County, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Village of Wrightstown, the Town of Wrightstown, the Town of Lawrence, and the Village of Ashwaubenon. As part of the permitting process, REL worked to identify archaeological, environmental, and ecological sensitive areas, and propose methods to minimize disruption to or avoid those affected areas. REL also worked to acquire Wisconsin Public Service Commission approval along with WDNR, county, and various municipal permits to allow for construction of the project.

Sanitary sewer, water mains, curb and gutter, sidewalks and roadways along portions of St. Paul Street and Paine Street were deteriorating and, in the case of the utilities, undersized.

Robert E. Lee & Associates worked with the City of Kiel to design and construct upgraded utilities to accommodate increased sewer flows and water demands and to replace existing lead water services. Deteriorated paved surfaces including curb and gutter, pavement, and sidewalks were reconstructed and/or realigned to provide for safer roadways, sidewalks and intersections. Additionally, wider sidewalks near a bus loading and unloading turnout in the school area were designed to provide for improved student safety. The area on Paine St. is immediately adjacent to City hall, police department, a city park and middle school. Construction was coordinated to avoid conflicts with school schedules and maintain access to the other City facilities at all times. Specifically, work was not allowed to begin until school was completed in June, and all work was completed prior to the start of school in late August; a summer festival in the City park was also accommodated during the course of construction. Robert E. Lee & Associates acquired permits from Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, as required to accomplish the work.

Robert E. Lee & Associates worked with the City of De Pere to analyze storm water needs in their East Industrial Park. In order to prepare for new growth, existing detention pond FE260B was evaluated to improve the storm water quality discharged and a new pond, FE270A, was created to treat runoff from approximately 23 acres. The drainage basins analyzed included areas of existing development and redevelopment.

The project consisted of redesigning CTH PP from a two-lane rural roadway into a three-lane urban facility with curb and gutter and sidewalk. A roundabout was designed at the intersection with CTH X. The new roadway was paved with concrete pavement and included new storm sewer. The project location is from Viking Road to STH 57, a length of about 1.3 miles. Robert E. Lee & Associates provided design, permits, public relation, right-of-way plat, quantities, and specifications on the project.

The City of Manitowoc retained Robert E. Lee & Associates to prepare plans and specifications for the reconditioning of the 1.25 MG hydro-pillar elevated storage tank. The project consisted of blasting and repainting the interior and exterior of the elevated storage tank. A new Tideflex mixer system was installed for tank mixing and to prevent ice build-up during the cold winter months. The safety climbing devices were upgraded. Miscellaneous hatches, vents, and valves were added or replaced.

Development of Centennial Centre at Hobart began with an ambitious plan to begin planning and construction of the cornerstone development for the Village of Hobart. With a motivated staff, the Village, along with Robert E. Lee & Associates, worked with varying other parties to develop a master plan and begin construction on the 600-acre development. This project was first of its kind for the Village of Hobart, that required coordination and communication between multiple agencies, including WisDOT, WPS, and other utility companies, local property owners, developers, and other concerned stakeholders.

Eight major phases have occurred since the initial bid was solicited in April 2009. Major phases included construction of sanitary sewer and water main transmission lines from off-site areas to the project beginning. Additional phases included the construction of the underground utilities for the new roadway network, as well as 250 residential lots in neighborhood communities known as Cobblestone at Centennial Centre, Fieldstone Estates, and Woodfield Prairie. Storm sewer and a complex series of detention ponds and infiltration basins are located throughout the development. Major road construction included the bidding and construction of a four-lane boulevard, multi-use trail, two roundabouts, and concrete streets. Additional details such as landscaping, colored and stamped concrete, and decorative lights were added to help identify this signature development. 4,000 lineal feet of multi-use trail is currently under construction that will help loop the development and make it a true live/work environment.

The City of Menominee retained Robert E. Lee & Associates to prepare plans and specifications for two reconstruction projects on 13th Street. The first was from 26th Avenue to the 30th Avenue and the second was from 30th Avenue to 34th Avenue. The City utilized federal funds through the local agency program for both projects. The projects included spot replacement of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, new curb and gutter, HMA pavement, and sidewalks.