A sewer extension that spanned three different areas in Brownstown Township to increase the resiliency of the community’s sewer system has received the American Public Works Association (APWA) Michigan Chapter Project of the Year Award in the Environment Less Than $1 Million category.

Sanitary sewer lines and leads were extended in three areas that were originally developed with septic systems due to problematic site conditions. Over time, the On-Site Disposal Systems (OSDS) permitted by the Wayne County Department of Health (WCDOH) had aged, causing decreased performance and a need by property owners to pump tanks more frequently. Township officials were approached to resolve the problem, and contracted Wade Trim to deliver a solution for these un-sewered areas. All project areas were in the northwest end of the Township. Area 1 consisted of four homes on 20 acres. Area 2 included 27 acres of mainly commercial land bordered by an active railroad. Area 3 encompassed 20 acres with one business that used an OSDS, as well as vacant property.

Wade Trim provided design and permit application services, survey, easement preparation, construction administration, and field engineering and inspection for the project. We also acted as representative for the Township, coordinating and addressing issues with business and property owners during construction.

Brownstown Township, Wade Trim and construction subconsultants Sole Construction Inc. and D&D Water and Sewer received the award on May 24 during the APWA Michigan Chapter’s Great Lakes Expo at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI.

Wade Trim Professional Engineer Dave Nummer (center left) and Brownstown Township Public Works Director William Turner (center right) accepted the Project of the Year Award for Environment Less Than $1 Million from APWA MI President Charles Hart (left) and Past President James Hurt at the Chapter’s Great Lakes Expo at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI.