An inflatable dam in downtown Tempe, Ariz., burst on July 20, emptying most of the contents of the 1-billion-gal Tempe Town Lake. No one was injured and no property was damaged in the resulting flood, which traveled down the normally dry Salt River through Phoenix. Peak flows were measured at 15,000 cu ft per second, equivalent to an average release during the area�s winter rainy season. Photo: Tony Blei Photography Eight rubber-coated fabric bladders retained 1 billion gal of water in Tempe. The two-mile lake was formed in 1999 using eight flexible, rubber-coated fabric tubes manufactured by Tokyo-based Bridgestone Industrial
An inflatable dam in downtown Tempe, Ariz., burst on July 20, emptying most of the contents of the 1-billion-gal Tempe Town Lake. No one was injured and no property was damaged in the resulting flood, which traveled down the normally dry Salt River through Phoenix. Peak flows were measured at 15,000 cu ft per second, equivalent to an average release during the area’s winter rainy season. Photo: Tony Blei Photography Eight rubber-coated fabric bladders retained 1 billion gal of water in Tempe. The two-mile lake was formed in 1999 using eight flexible, rubber-coated fabric tubes manufactured by Tokyo-based Bridgestone Industrial
PROJECT COST: $20.2 Million PHOTO: MCCARTHY BUILDING COS. Valley High School The project includes mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural and architectural upgrades to Valley High School, which is approximately 300,000 sq ft. The work is being completed in four phases to allow students to attend classes while the renovation is being completed. The project adds 581 tubular day lighting units to bring in natural light to help students focus and learn more efficiently, while conserving energy. The existing mechanical penthouses are being removed, along with the existing multizone air handlers and are being replaced and modernized. Location: Las Vegas, NVStarted: June
PROJECT COST: $188.9 Million PHOTO: KIEWIT/SUNDT JV Loop 202 Widening, SR 51 to Loop 101 This design-build project, one of ADOT�s largest, widens approximately 9.8 mi of the Loop 202 freeway from four to six lanes, adding new HOV and auxiliary lanes from the I-10/SR-51 interchange in downtown Phoenix to the Loop 101 in Tempe. The project also includes 22 bridges (including the 1-mi-long Salt River Bridge over the Salt River and Tempe Town Lake); reconstruction of ramps, noise and retaining walls; modifying the drainage system; landscaping; and installing an updated freeway management system. Location: Phoenix/Tempe, Ariz.Started: December 2008Target Completion:
PROJECT COST: $32.3 Million IMAGE: JMA 9. Windmill Library & Operations Center The new Windmill Library and Operations Center facility will be constructed on a 15-acre site located along Windmill Lane and Rainbow Boulevard. This facility encompasses a 44,380-sq-ft branch library, 9,390-sq-ft auditorium, 20,395-sq-ft service center and 66,225-sq-ft office/administration space. The project team will seek LEED gold certification and will be utilizing sustainable design and construction practices through passive design, optimized energy 35% above ASHRAE standards, use of daylighting, improved indoor air quality and high water efficiency. Additionally, a 103.5 KW DC photovoltaic system will produce 12.5% of the structure�s
The 44 projects featured in the following pages are among the largest projects that broke ground in 2009 and beyond. In total, these projects will provide over $3.5-billion in construction activity for Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada over the coming years. Photo: Patti Reznik Photography The steel-framed Maricopa County Court Tower building rises 14 stories above downtown Phoenix and two levels below grade. The target LEED silver building is the second largest Arizona project on this year�s top starts ranking. Top starts from the past six years, as well as an electronic version of this year�s ranking, are available on
PROJECT COST: $28.4 Million PHOTO: EAGLESEYEPHOTO.COM 7. I-25, Tramway to Bernalillo div id="articleExtrasA" div id="articleExtrasB" div id="articleExtras" Spanning from the Tramway Interchange up to N.M. 473 in Bernalillo, this roadway reconstruction and widening project on Interstate 25 will expand the roadway to six lanes (three in each direction) and will also include a drainage structure extension, concrete box culvert underpass in Sandia Pueblo connecting the pueblo with the Sandia Casino and full replacement of the Sandia Wash Bridge. With daily traffic flow estimated at 64,300 cars, the project is phased so that two lanes northbound and two lanes southbound will
PROJECT COST: $15.7 Million IMAGE: DAVE WILLIAMS, AIA The Pueblo Of Isleta Tribal Services Complex, Phase II div id="articleExtrasA" div id="articleExtrasB" div id="articleExtras" Located between two natural geologic prominences, this 100,000-sq-ft facility brings together the pueblo�s fire department, tribal police department, tribal and appellate courts, tribal administration and the tribal council chambers. The two-level design includes a large secured parking structure on the lower level, contained by 20-ft-tall concrete retaining walls and internal concrete columns. A distinctive basket-like shade structure shields the Tribal Council Chambers. Location: Isleta, N.M.Started: January 2010Target Completion: July 2011Owner: The Pueblo Of IsletaDesign Firm: Rohde May
PROJECT COST: $50.5 Million PHOTO: ADOT 14. I-10 Twin Peaks PHOTO: ADOT 14. I-10 Twin Peaks This new traffic interchange on Interstate 10 between the existing Avra Valley Road and Cortaro Road interchanges will connect Twin Peaks Road, west of the Santa Cruz River, to Camino de Ma�ana and Linda Vista Boulevard on the east side of I-10. This project will relieve traffic congestion in the Town of Marana and the northwestern area of metropolitan Tucson and provide an infrastructure to aide the growth of northwest Pima County, which continues to exceed the current transportation infrastructure capacity. This project will
PROJECT COST: $59.8 Million PHOTO : CORE CONSTRUCTION 13. Santa Cruz County Ed Pastor Justice and Detention Center PHOTO : CORE CONSTRUCTION 13. Santa Cruz County Ed Pastor Justice and Detention Center This unique multi-functional 157,000-sq-ft complex combines a new courthouse, adult detention, juvenile detention and sheriff�s offices all in close proximity to each other. Serving all of Santa Cruz County, the three-story project includes a new jail facility with separate areas for adults and juveniles, a sheriff�s office and a new courts and administration building with courts, offices and public service areas. With its prominent, hill-top, border community location,
