Author: ayres

Sewer Monitoring Shows the Way to Savings

Sewer flow monitoring helps communities precisely determine whether their wastewater piping is right-sized, what effect proposed development will have on flows, and exactly where leaks might be causing problems. Monitoring involves placing a sensor into the wastewater flow. The sensor measures the depth and velocity and uses those parameters to calculate the flow rate. Sensors… Read More »

Inspections Aim to Keep Signs Up Where They Belong

“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blocking out the scenery, breaking my mind, Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” These lyrics from 1970 (Five Man Electrical Band) are more true today than ever. Whether we’re at the grocery store, airport, zoo, state park, or driving down the highway, signs of all shapes… Read More »

Fitchburg Splashpad Project Wins Park and Recreation Award

The City of Fitchburg’s McKee Farms Splashpad project has been recognized with the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association’s 2016 Park Facility Award of Excellence in the $250,000 to $499,000 category. The addition of this Ayres-designed 4,000-square-foot splashpad fulfills a long-standing goal of the City to add an aquatic play attraction within the boundaries of this… Read More »