National Guard Information Systems Facility
Colchester, Vermont
New 30,000-sf state-of-the-art computer and communications facility for the Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG). This project modernizes the VTARNG Information Systems facilities to address operational and security requirements into the future. Services included:
- Surveying and AutoCAD base mapping
- Landscape architecture
- Site engineering for grading, stormwater management, water, and wastewater systems
- Construction phase services
The project included design of an innovative stormwater management system that resulted in zero discharge of runoff from the site during the design storm. The zero discharge system was required to minimize impacts to downstream wetland areas. The swales and retention areas were designed to provide treatment to remove possible contamination from the stormwater and were arranged around the perimeter of the building to restrict access to the facility and to function as a force protection measure.
Existing paved areas adjacent to the project were utilized to provide the required parking for the project, resulting in a reduction in material requirements and environmental impacts.