As required by the City of Terre Haute’s Long Term Control Plan (LTCP), the construction of Phase I of the City’s Wet Weather Treatment Facility (also known as an HRC or High Rate Clarification Facility) was completed in the Summer of 2016. The purpose of the facility is to treat flows that exceed the capacity […]
In the below video, City of Terre Haute Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Robert Elkins, gives a tour of the solids handling facility and explains the benefits that the improvements provide to the WWTP operations staff. Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. was a member of the design and construction engineering team for the City of Terre Haute’s new […]
The City of Terre Haute completed an improvements project to its Class IV activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). With the improvements, the average daily design flow of the WWTP is 24 MGD (million gallons per day), with a peak treatment capacity of 48 MGD. In this video, Terre Haute’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Robert […]
The City of Nappanee recently completed the construction of a new Soccer Complex with artificial turf field at Wellfield Park. This project is the first phase of the WaNee Vision 2020 Campaign, a series of projects aimed at moving the Nappanee and Wakarusa communities forward. This phase is intended to promote physical activity and encourage […]
Asset Management Plans: A quick way of describing the process which evaluates aging infrastructure, and identifies growth needs, and provides important objectives for effectively managing your utility. An Asset Management Plan will protect your community from unexpected and expensive pitfalls and prepare you to move quickly when funding opportunities are made available. PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: CAMP […]
In August 2018, it is believed that a torch set off a methane gas explosion in Cook County’s oldest water treatment plant (Chicago, IL) and injured 10 people. This explosion is a reminder to take necessary precautions during construction to prevent a methane gas explosion. When working with methane gas, it is crucial to monitor […]
Congratulations to the Town of Daleville for winning a 2018 AIM Award for Placemaking! The Placemaking Award highlights implemented programs or projects that demonstrate new approaches for solving municipal challenges and a positive impact in improving the economic and social well-being of a community. This year, at the AIM Ideas Summit, Daleville received the award for the […]
The City of Crown Point received a NIPSCO energy rebate check on September 19, 2018. This rebate, totaling more than $55,000, is the second energy savings incentive check for the City (the first check was more than $29,000 in June of 2016). The NIPSCO Commercial and Industrial Program incentivizes companies to become more energy efficient through […]
Commonwealth appreciates all who attend and sponsor this fun event for a great cause! This year, $6,910 was raised for 21 different charities. Commonwealth Engineers held its 18th Annual Client Appreciation Charity Golf Outing on September 14, 2018. This annual event has continued success through the generosity of various sponsors for the purpose of raising funds […]
Commonwealth Engineers Helps Build Up the Evansville Community We are proud to be a partner with the City of Evansville who is dedicated to building “healthy families and happy moments” in our community! The City of Evansville began the construction of a community children’s playground in downtown Evansville in May 2018. Commonwealth Engineers staff recently volunteered […]
