PROJECTS

FEMA flood study for Levee restoration

This project entailed horizontal and vertical control utilizing over 100 GPS points and over 300 person-hours to provide data necessary to complete a comprehensive FEMA Flood Study.

This study was approx 15 square-miles in size and encompassed core areas of Pierce County for levee restoration. Once the control was completed, the topography phase of the project generated over 1000 points of different terrain.

Once again, GPS instrumentation was utilized because of its flexibility and efficiency. Conventional instruments were used to in-fill the areas of vegetation.

The project was delivered in both electronic and hard copy formats at the request of the client. Basis of control was Pierce County Horizontal and Vertical Control Network.

Foothills Trail Environmental Revitalization

This project entailed horizontal and vertical location of all features to provide data necessary to complete comprehensive Foothils Trail Environmental Revitalization topography surveys of areas along the Foothills Trail. This study included areas recently acquired form the railroad by the Foothills Trail Coalition.

The methods we used were GPS and conventional surveying to develop an accurate network. Basis of control is Pierce County Horizontal and Vertical Control Network. Conventional instruments were used to in-fill the areas of vegetation. The project was delivered in both electronic and hard copy formats at the request of the client.

Completed paved sections include 15 miles from Meeker to the Carbon River in Orting and a 1.8 mile section in Buckley.

The future plan is to continue the trail to Sumner and connect with the Interurban Trail that now extends through Kent and Auburn. The trail in Buckley will continue east to Enumclaw and King County.

McChord A.F.B. Housing Privatization

This project consisted of surveying approximately 400 acres of existing and proposed housing for the government’s revitalization program.

It included the division of several parcels with command housing, critical areas and government protection zones.

This project also involved monumenting all boundary, easement and wetland locations.

Lakewood Towne Center - Lakewood, Washington

This project consisted of providing as-built surveys of existing subsurface grade beams for positioning of new buildings to utilize existing foundation support systems.

We positioned all buildings, underground and above ground utilities, provided mass grading for adjacent parking facilities, performed construction layout and survey for design of the Lakewood Mall demolition and reconstruction.

We worked closely with the design engineer to overcome drainage problems associated with new construction tying into existing utilities.

City of Gig Harbor Aquatic Lease Sites –
Eddon Boat Park/Austin Park

This project was based on the need of the city to apply and secure an aquatic lease from the Department of Natural Resources – Aquatic Division.

It involved the research, field work, area resolution and drafting of the lease area map required by state law. Due to the complexity, this project involved the cooperation and agreement with both state and local governments including private property owners.

City of Gig Harbor Waste Water Treatment Plant:

City of Gig Harbor Waste Water Treatment Plant

The scope of this timely project has comprised a comprehensive boundary and topographic survey of the current waste water treatment plant site, including extensive right-of-way research, and additional recordable survey documents as necessary.

A detailed map for this 5.6 acre site was produced, including creek and culvert locations as well as extensive underground utility configurations.

We are currently engaged in laying out the location(s) of the new pump station and force main lines for this project.

Spanaway Water Company

Multiple projects have been completed for Spanaway Water throughout their survey.

Topographic surveys for waterline extension design
Boundary research and determination for tank sites and water line easements
Legal descriptions for water line easements and proposed tank sites
Determination of adjacent property lines, and right-of-way within the vicinities of existing water lines.

City of Auburn Flood Study

This project entailed horizontal and vertical location of all surface drainage structures to provide data necessary to complete comprehensive storm water study of areas surrounding the City of Auburn.

Basis of control was City of Auburn monumentation. Prizm accumulated data on over 5000 structures and culverts within the study area. The project was delivered in both electronic and hard copy formats at the request of the client.

Town of Steilacoom Starling Road

This project entailed horizontal and vertical location of all improvements to provide data necessary to complete the storm water and improvement design for the City of Steilacoom.

Prizm accumulated data on over 5000 points and resolved the right of way within the project corridor.

The project was delivered in both electronic and hard copy formats at the request of the client.

Celebration Park – Federal Way, Washington Celebration Park

Celebration Park – Federal Way, Washington Celebration Park
Celebration Park includes four lighted soccer fields with a nearby tot lot and restroom/concession building, as well as a batting sports complex with four lighted fields, spectator seating, a central plaza, a restroom/concession building, and another tot lot.

Parking for up to 500 vehicles is provided. Of Celebration Park's 83.5 acres, approximately 35 acres of high-quality habitat is preserved as woodlands and enhanced wetlands, with walking trails that link to an existing City trail system.

The park also offers picnic and informal use areas, including a sand volleyball court, and vistas of Mt. Rainier. Five acres have been reserved for a future Performing Arts and Civic Center near the park's south entry.

Prizm was involved in all phases of the construction of Celebration Park from delineation of wetland buffers, field layout, drainage and roadway development to writing final easement documents.