All Categories, Water Resources

West End Outfall

Designing drainage system across a private lot in order to convey flow from the 47-acre West End drainage basin to Hallam Lake

Due to the West End’s topography the property was experiencing significant impacts from uncontrolled storm flows entering it. An extensive analysis of the entire West End basin using GIS data and the City of Aspen’s Drainage Master Plan was documented in a drainage report. The solution required a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe and outfall structure to dissipate energy and mitigate erosion. The system collects runoff from the entire basin and conveys into Hallam Lake through an environmentally sensitive area. RFE and the project team collaborated with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, City of Aspen Engineering Department, the City of Aspen Parks Department, the Hendrikus Group and Ownership to create an outstanding solution which worked for all stakeholders.

Challenges & highlights

As Engineer of Record for the Basalt Sanitation District, we oversee projects ranging from wastewater treatment facilities to collection system improvements.

We serve multiple districts across Colorado’s mountain communities and have partnered with Basalt Sanitation District since 2018. This long-term relationship reflects our commitment to consistent results.

The results

Our long-standing relationship and proven track record allow us to help the District make informed, long-term decisions that strengthen the community and better serve its customers.

Through nearly a decade of partnership, we have developed deep institutional knowledge of the District’s systems, allowing us to solve problems more efficiently and approach planning holistically.

During our tenure as District Engineer, we have helped secure over $1.5 million in grant funding for capital projects, completed a rate study to guide the next 30 years of service, and established a financial plan that supports long-term stability alongside future improvements.

Elevation: 7,908

Location: Aspen, CO

• Design of drainage system and easement
• Drainage report
• Pipe and outfall to dissipate energy and mitigate erosion

Build infrastructure that holds up

If your municipality is planning roadway improvements, utility expansions, or system upgrades, we are ready to support your team.