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Land & Waterfront Development



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Berkeley RiverGreen
Berkeley RiverGreen

ESS is the lead permitting consultant and civil/site engineer for the RiverGreen Technology Park. RiverGreen is a 500,000 square feet business park offering research and development, light manufacturing and assembly, and office space.
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ESS has been very responsive to our needs and exhibited professionalism in all aspects of their work. Their range of expertise was essential for our Mayaguana project since it includes an airport, marinas, power plants, desalination, and roads, in addition to resort, subdivision, and home development.

Marc Herdegen, Vice President, Mayaguana Management Company Ltd.

Overview - Land & Waterfront Development

c-overviewESS provides land development and civil engineering services to a variety of clients, from large energy and industrial companies to municipalities and private developers. ESS is experienced in comprehensively addressing all phases of development from site planning, preliminary site design, and permitting to final design, construction, and operation. Recent ESS land and waterfront development projects include:

  • Power facility development and renovations
  • Brownfields and historic mill redevelopment
  • Electric transmission facility development
  • Coastal resort planning
  • College campus facility development and renovations
  • Manufacturing and recycling facility upgrades
  • Pond restoration and public access improvements
  • Stormwater management improvements

Site Planning and Civil Engineering

Civil/site engineering is an integral part of ESS environmental consulting services. Our hands-on experience with regulations, construction methods, and commercial site operations produces practical strategies for permitting and design success. ESS also supports project construction by developing bid packages including plans, specifications, and estimates; providing bidding assistance; and acting as the client agent for construction administration and environmental monitoring and inspections.

Sustainable Development

For more than 10 years, ESS engineers have implemented environmentally sound planning principles, and have designed and overseen construction of the latest in Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater systems. Our team of site planning professionals has a thorough knowledge of LID techniques, green building practices, and the principles of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System.

Waterfront Development Expertise

Waterfront development requires specialized expertise in coastal and offshore environments and a thorough understanding of coastal processes. ESS has substantial experience in the waterfront development requirements of coastal zone management regulations from New England to the Caribbean. ESS waterfront development services address:

  • Dredging and Dredged Materials Management
  • Shoreline Stabilization
  • Marina / Port Facility Development and Maintenance
  • Stormwater and Flood Zone Management
  • Public Access and Navigation
  • Water Quality and Natural Resource Protection