City of Norcross: Betty Mauldin Park

Service Details

Surveying

Boundary, topographic and as-built surveying performed in preparation of Base Map for design development and construction phases for the improvements to Thrasher, Mauldin and Heritage Parks. SEI obtained right of way plans, deeds, plats for project planning and for future boundary resolution. SEI utilized survey grade GPS units to establish survey control for each Park for Vertical (MSL) and horizontal control. Control points were confirmed for accuracy by running a level loop at each Park. A robotic total station was utilized to gather the data required for the Base Map. These include; topography, creeks, streams or ditches, storm water, sanitary sewer pipes and associated structures, curb, gutter, pavement, striping, traffic control devices, all above ground visible utilities, property corners, right of way markers and any unusual features. Information gathered was processed and verified for accuracy, imported into CAD format. Analysis of the boundary lines was performed and resolved. The Base Map was provided to our Landscape/Planning Department to begin conceptual design.

Civil Engineering

Betty Mauldin Park is a monument to former City employee, Mrs. Betty Mauldin. It is also the home of the State Champion, American Elm tree, one of very few such trees to survive the Dutch Elm disease in the Atlanta area. SEI was selected for the job because we have not only Landscape Architecture but also Certified Arborist services that we could bring to bear on this project. SEI was asked to beautify the groundplane of the project without cuasing any significant harm to this champion tree. The scope of SEI’s work included survey, civil, landscape, irrigation, lighting and construction administrative services for the design and construction phases of the improvements to the Park. Our goal for Mauldin Park was not only to beautify and but also to increase the funtionality of the park by adding seating, bike racks, lighting, and waste receptacles as well as drainage improvments in the adjacent parking lot. The work also included renovating and redesigning the mechanics of the fountain on the corner of Jones Street and Lawrencevilel Streets.