The Town of Newburgh is completing a phase of their Sanitary Sewer Master Plan that focuses on Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) reduction. The hydraulic model of their collection system identifies key areas of I/I. Staff from the Newburgh Sewer Department are working together with Commonwealth’s staff to complete smoke testing in these areas. The smoke […]
Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) State Revolving Fund (SRF)- Asset Management Program Throughout the past year, there has been much discussion of Asset Renewal and the need to plan for such activities. SRF recently released their guidance for the Asset Management Program (AMP). The AMP is intended to allow participants of the SRF loan program to […]
PROJECT HISTORY AND BACKGROUND The Town of Elberfeld constructed a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in 2000. The project was financed through the Indiana Finance Authority using State Revolving Funds. Soon after the facility was placed online, the community realized that the newly constructed plant was not capable of accommodating excess flows during wet weather […]
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will begin accepting applications on Monday, August 6, 2018, for matching funds for shovel-ready local construction projects through Community Crossings. Community Crossings is Indiana’s local road and bridge matching grant program. Applications are due by September 28, 2018, and awarded communities will be notified by INDOT beginning in November. […]
On March 16, 2018, Governor Holcomb signed Senate Bill 362: Regulation of Water and Wastewater Systems into state law, which is now referred to as Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 362. This effort by the Indiana General Assembly represents the State’s commitment to ensuring the long-term viability of our water and wastewater utilities by requiring Asset […]
Commonwealth Engineers is proud to once again be a part of bringing the arts to our client communities. This year, Commonwealth is among the sponsors for the City of Crown Point’s 25-foot “Embracing Peace” sculpture of the ‘Kissing Couple’ by renowned artist Seward Johnson. According to the Northwest Indiana Times, “The statue recreates the iconic […]
Madison, IN 750,000 Gallon Hilltop CSO Storage Facility Foundation Slab Concrete Pour Time Lapse April 25th, 2018 Engineer: Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Thieneman Construction, Inc. For more information on this project, contact Robert Bellucci, P.E. Phone: (317) 888-1177 E-Mail: cei@contactcei.com
On Thursday, April 19th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Governor Eric Holcomb announced $436 in Federal Funding for Indiana water infrastructure. The State of Indiana is the first in the nation to offer these low-interest loan programs to municipalities for the purpose of updating their aging water infrastructure. This will allow communities to utilize the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. (Commonwealth) announces the opening of a new regional office in Crown Point, Indiana. The office officially opened its doors on April 16, 2018. The newly renovated commercial office space is in the heart of downtown Crown Point. This fourth office location will accommodate Commonwealth’s continued growth and will allow […]
The American Iron and Steel (AIS) provision is now being required for many water resource projects. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) is now required to follow the American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions for all Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) projects obligated after May 5, 2017. The State Revolving Loan […]
