Penn E&R was retained by a confidential client to construct an asphalt walking trail through a heavily wooded section of a local nature center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Penn E&R was selected based on its past success completing similar construction projects.

KEY PROJECT TASKS:

Completion of initial topographic survey of the site through densely wooded areas

Realignment of trail in some areas to preserve aged trees

Clearing and grubbing of path area

Excavation to subbase to prepare area for stone and asphalt

Over-excavation of approximately 4,000 cubic yards of unsuitable material to achieve a stable subbase

Placement of subbase aggregate, including stone, to effectively “bridge” the subbase to make it stable for stone and asphalt placement

Installation of piping to allow for proper drainage in densely wooded areas, including outlet structures and rip-rap

Assisted design engineer with correction of site drainage problems by installing approximately 1,300 linear feet of wrapped underdrain pipe and approximately 4,200 square yards of stabilization geotextile

Placement of additional 1,600-square-yard asphalt pathway on opposing side of the nearby lake, in addition to original 7,800 square yards of asphalt pathway per original contract requirements

Installation of miscellaneous park benches and signage

Site restoration tasks including permanent seeding and mulching

PROJECT COMPLETION: 2004

PROJECT VALUE: $623,000