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WELCOME
to the
2008ACEC/South Dakota
Engineering Excellence Awards
Engineering Excellence Awards
program celebrates the outstanding
achievements of the engineering
profession.
A special thanks to
David Owen, President
South Dakota
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Congratulations!Damon deWitRyan JohnsonJeffrey RenkenErin Steever
South Dakota’s Professional Engineers
MERIT AWARDS
Howard R. GreenCity of Sioux Falls, SD
Basin 13 Trunk Sewer Improvements
About the Project
The Basin 13 project involved sanitary sewer
design, roadway design, traffic control and
phasing, water main design, coordination of
private utilities, sewer construction and rock
excavation. The project provides approximately
3,460 additional acres of serviceable property
that translates to additional residential housing,
business opportunities, job opportunities and
continued economic growth.
Schmucker, Paul, Nohr and Associates
City of Lennox, SD
Lennox Water System Improvements
About the Project
The Lennox Water System Improvements
project involved many aspects of civil
engineering. At a cost of $4,382,000, the
project is significant for the state of South
Dakota. There was a great deal of challenging
hydraulic and pumping design work for the
project. The City of Lennox now has a water
system with a capacity to meet the future
needs of the city.
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Water Distribution System ImprovementsFour-Inch Cast Iron Pipe
Water Tower ConstructionValve Vault Construction
Water Tower ConstructionTower Footing Construction
Water Tower Construction Steel Fabrication
Water Tower ConstructionOld 50,000-Gallon Water Tower
TSP, Inc.Lead-Deadwood Sanitary District
Lead-Deadwood Area Water Study
About the Project
This study analyzed a unique gravity-fed water
collection and distribution system. Drought
conditions raised concerns about the water
supply. This study quantified the amount of
water available to the area, maintenance of
the system, and lays the foundation for a
sustainable water policy for the Northern
Black Hills Region.
West Plains Engineering, Inc.South Dakota Army National Guard
Mobridge Readiness Center
Uniqueness of the Project
West Plains Engineering, Inc. in conjunction
with TSP Three, Inc., designed a new
armory for the National Guard in
Mobridge, SD. The Team created a new
facility that was easy to operate, thermally
efficient, environmentally friendly and met
the sustainable design requirements
mandated by the National Guard Bureau.
LEFT: DRILLING OPERATOR PREPARING PIPING TO BE INSTALLED IN VERTICAL WELL – 200’ DEEP
RIGHT: COMPLETED WELLS WITH PIPING INSTALLED – TOTAL OF 81 WELLS
LEFT: DRILLING OPERATOR PREPARING PIPING TO BE INSTALLED IN VERTICAL WELL – 200’ DEEP
LEFT: GEOTHERMAL WELL FIELD PIPING CIRCUITS ENTER THE MECHANICAL ROOM
RIGHT: COMPLETED MECHANICAL ROOM
DRILLING ONE OF THE 81 GEOTHERMAL WELLS
DRILLING ONE OF THE 81 GEOTHERMAL WELLS
A COMPLETED GEOTHERMAL WELL, WITH PIPING INSTALLED
HEAT PUMPS INSTALLED ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE CORRIDORS SERVE THE INDIVIDUAL SPACES
THE COMPLETED PROJECT, SEPTEMBER, 2007 THE COMPLETED PROJECT, SEPTEMBER 2007
HONOR AWARDS
Banner Associates, Inc.City of Parker, SD
TM Rural Water System Improvements
About the Project
The TM Rural Water System Improvements is
unique in terms of the complexity and scope
of the work accomplished on an extremely
tight schedule. Five independent contracts
were designed, bid, constructed and made
operational within a 22 month period.
New Water Treatment Facility
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
New Water Treatment Facility
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Solid Contacts ClarifierTM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Solid Contacts ClarifierTM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Dual Media Gravity FiltersTM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Dual Media Gravity FiltersTM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
High Service Pumping System
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
High Service Pumping System
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Installation of Raw Water Pipeline
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Installation of Raw Water Pipeline
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Installation of Treated Water Pipeline
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
Installation of Treated Water Pipeline
TM Rural Water System Improvements Category FBanner Associates, Inc.
HDR, Inc.Lewis and Clark Regional Water
System
Lewis and Clark Bank Stabilitzation
About the Project
Bank stabilization is not new. Protecting river
banks and shorelines from the erosional
effects of moving water has been done for
thousands of years. This project was unique
in the way that it was integrated into the
existing unnatural landscape while also
providing for its intended function.
GRAND AWARD
Howard R. Green CompanyCity of Sioux Falls
Cliff Avenue Corridor Improvements
About the Project
Cliff Avenue Corridor Improvements included
modifications to the alignment of Cliff Avenue
and its connecting streets. Access
management was a major improvement in
the overall safety and capacity. A center turn
lane was added; access points were removed,
combined, and/or realigned to match up on
both sides of the street.
Thank you for
Attending and Supportingthe
ACEC/SDEngineering Excellence
Awards
American Council of Engineering Companies of South Dakota
expresses appreciation to the following EEA 2008 judges:
Ms. Julie Andersen, Executive DirectorSouth Dakota Public Broadcasting
Dr. Lewis F. Brown, Dean of EngineeringSouth Dakota State University
Mr. Art deWit, PERetired Consultant
Ms. Kristi Honeywell, PE, State EngineerOffice of the State Engineer
2007-2009 Board of Directors
Monty Miller, PE, PresidentSayre Associates, Inc.
Harlan Quenzer, PE, Vice PresidentSchmucker, Paul, Nohr & Associates
Wesley Schon, PE, Secretary-Treasurer Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
Daniel Eisenbraun, PE/LS, National Director Eisenbraun & Associates
Kim McLaury, PE/LS, State DirectorMcLaury Engineering
Laurie Schultz, PE, State DirectorBrosz Engineering, Inc.
Rod Senn, PE, State DirectorKadrmas, Lee & Jackson
