J.F. Sato and Associates served as the civil engineer for the Ridge at West Meadows Administrative and Recreational Facilities Campus in Jefferson County. This development, owned and operated by Foothills Park and Recreation District, consists of more than 200 acres supportong a recreation center, ice arena, administrative facility, golf course, and various athletic fields. JFSA's services included preliminary and final design for drainage, detention, grading, roadway extensions, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main extensions, and erosion control. Construction cost analysis and construction administration were also provided.

The Peak administration building, Ridge Recreation Center, and Edge Ice Arena projects involved development of three buildings and adjoining parking facilities. JFSA designed more than half a mile of public roadway in association with these projects. More than 2,500 feet of storm sewer, 4,000 feet of water line, and 1,500 feet of sanitary sewer were designed to service the buildings.

Steep terrain presented a challenge in balancing earthwork operations for the site as a whole. JFSA designed detention facilities to handle excess runoff from the developed site. An existing regional detention pond was restored by removing excess sediment, upgrading facilities to accommodate upstream development, and introducing enhanced water quality filtration.

The athletic fields project included development of two baseball diamonds, one all-purpose field, concessions, and parking facilities at the west end of the site. JFSA designed the site to meet ADA access requirements and junior level sporting regulations, and to protect nearby wetland areas.

During construction, JFSA responded quickly to contractor's questions about the site as they arose in the field. Regular site visits were made and construction meetings were attended throughout the construction process to smooth the transition from design to construction.

Reference: Foothills Park and Recreation District, Colin Insley, 303.409.2304