The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Erosion and Sediment Control Certification Program was developed to meet the mandates of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law’s Regulations and Certification Regulations. Specifically, the law requires that local ESC program authorities have a certified program administrator, plan reviewer, and inspector. Anderson & Associates has responded to this need and currently has eight employees enrolled in the program.

One example of a recent project in which this service was utilized is the Erosion and Sediment Control Inspections A&A performed for the Virginia Gas Pipeline Co. in Pulaski County, Virginia. Site inspections of seven miles of gas pipeline were completed in order to check for compliance with approved plans.

Last fall, Great Eastern Resort Corp., the parent company of Massanutten Resort, announced plans to build a shopping area and water park on 118 acres near the Resort. Festival Village will consist of an indoor/outdoor water park, hotels, a sales office, a restaurant, an outdoor theater, and various retail and general commercial units. The water park is planned to have three levels and cover 80,000 sf. The retail Village Shops will offer 150,000 sf for lease to approximately 40 small, niche stores. Approximately 28 acres will be reserved for commercial/recreational use.

To aid in the development of this project, A&A provided a Traffic Impact Study. The study evaluated the possible traffic impacts that may result from the construction of the planned development. As a result of this study, roadway improvements will be made to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic. A&A will be providing preliminary and final design services for widening approximately two miles of Route 644, as well as intersection improvements at several locations.