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WHPacific wins ASCE-California PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2010! American River Diversion, Pump Station and Restoration
6/21/2010 3:42:14 PM
WHPacific brought home the ASCE-CA Project of the Year, 2010 for innovative work on the American River Diversion, Pump Station and Restoration project!  
 
WHPacific's design provided solutions for a permanent water supply without the Auburn Dam. A massive river stabilization and restoration effort was required, with river recreation and fish passage as integral parts. The diversion weir was a very low slope dam incorporating a whitewater rapid that can be run by canoes and kayaks. It also serves as a fish passage since its rock construction mimics a natural river bottom. Project included: 

  • Physical scale models and Flow 3D computer modeling
  • Channel hydraulic evaluation for flows up to 219,000 cubic feet per second
  • Flow depths from 5 feet to 60 feet
  • Construction included removal of 1 million cubic yards of material
  • Designed unique "fish safe" intake screens
 
WHPacific provided hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations, oversight of physical scale models and development of computer based Flow 3D models, flow simulation model and BRISTARS sediment transport modeling, design of channel improvements, recreational boating improvements, fish passage, screens diversion weir, intake and pump station, construction observation.
 
http://www.asce.org/PPLContent.aspx?id=10207 
City of Duvall's Main Street Reconstruction Project wins MULTIPLE AWARDS!
6/21/2010 3:34:44 PM
WHPacific, along with the City of Duvall and other teaming partners, received three awards for the Main Street Reconstruction Project:  
 
  • 2010 APWA Washington State Chapter Award for Best Project for Transportation projects less than $5 million
  •  Association of Washington Cities Municipal Excellence Award for Economic Development
  •  Governor Gregoire’s 2010 Smart Communities: Smart Partnerships Award – Development Project to Implement a Plan

WHPacific provided construction management services for this project which aimed to revitalize historic Duvall – the heart of the City – through infrastructure improvements and a variety of feature enhancements. New sidewalks, tree grates, road and pedestrian lighting, small public spaces, public art, and other public amenities make historic Duvall a more inviting place for businesses and pedestrians.