Hempstead County, AR
Hempstead County, AR - Civil
Water
Wastewater
Structures
Committees/Events
Civil Works
Project Background
A city in Hempstead County, AR, is currently working on the
installation of a splash pad at a local park. Community members are concerned about
existing and potential drainage concerns as they have experienced stormwater flooding in
the past. When it rains, residents have issues accessing portions of the 25 acre park and
much of the amenities become unusable.
The town is also seeking to implement a stormwater collection system, which would direct water
away from homes in historic flooding areas, into a collection area.
installation of a splash pad at a local park. Community members are concerned about
existing and potential drainage concerns as they have experienced stormwater flooding in
the past. When it rains, residents have issues accessing portions of the 25 acre park and
much of the amenities become unusable.
The town is also seeking to implement a stormwater collection system, which would direct water
away from homes in historic flooding areas, into a collection area.
Community Description
The town, located in Henry County, TN, is a rural, low-income community with a high rate of poverty. The town has a population of 453, with a large portion of the community working in the agriculture sector. Replacing the pipe system would directly support 50 individuals served by the water main, while the stormwater collection system is estimated to support half of the town’s total population.
Project Scope of Work
The community is in need of a Preliminary Engineering Report to support its project intended to bolster infrastructure through creating a stormwater collection system in areas of historic flooding, and enhancing its fire suppression system.