Civil

Dr. Victoria Harkins reviewed and approved/disapproved over 300 design plans and specifications submitted by public water supply systems in the State of Texas.  The review consisted of technical design, capacity calculations and compliance for distribution water lines, ground storage tanks, elevated storage tanks, hydropneumatic tanks, and service pumps and public drinking water wells with well pump capacities.  The review was made to ensure compliance with the requirements of TCEQ’s Chapter 290 Rules and Regulations for Public Drinking Water Systems and the Texas Health and Safety Code.   

Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) Dam Safety, Texas. Dr. Harkins is currently the project manager for a large private client for the development, approval, and prosecution of three EAPs. One dam is considered hazardous and two are considered significant. The EAPs were delivered on-time with the required hydraulic modeling and inundation maps.

Major Dam Modification, Dam Safety, Texas. Dr. Harkins is currently the project manager for a large dam modification to reduce the structure height to less than six feet as well as to make repairs to existing embankments. Plans have been submitted to the TCEQ. Bids will be requested.

Lower Colorado River Authority, Burnet County, Texas. Dr. Harkins served as the project manager of a groundwater well design, installation and development project for a public water supply. In addition, the project involved a study of the localized groundwater to assess the potential for development of additional ground water supplies and the feasibility of obtaining service from a neighboring utility.

Town of Annetta, Parker County, Texas. Dr. Harkins is currently the project manager for the design of a groundwater treatment plant including a groundwater well, storage tank, pressure tank, piping, chlorination, and related appurtenances. Water distribution modeling will be used to establish the initial network and all future additions.

Town of Annetta, Parker County, Texas. Dr. Harkins is currently the project manager for the development of long term planning for the Town of Annetta including 5, 10, and 20 year projections for land use, population projections, water use demand, and development of additional water supplies.  The long-term planning includes term capital assets to be used for financial budgeting. 

Private Country Club, Austin, Texas. Dr. Harkins is the project manager for the development and acquisition of potable water supply for a new planned subdivision and golf resort.  Tasks include conceptual planning, water source development and development.

City of Italy, Ellis County, Texas. Dr. Harkins completed a detailed and comprehensive audit of the city’s water and wastewater utilities and management. A final report with models and templates was provided.

City of Italy, Ellis County, Texas. Dr. Harkins served as the project manager for the design, construction and completion of a groundwater well, piping and related appurtenances for the City of Italy. The City of Italy is at capacity for its production requirements. Dr. Harkins completed and provided the required documentation for the application of a grant to assist in funding the new well.

Village at Northlake, II, Jonestown, Texas. Dr. Harkins is currently the project manager for a wastewater treatment plant design, construction and permitting for a pending light commercial and hotel development.

Capital Asset Planning, City of Cibolo, Texas.  Dr. Harkins is currently the project manager for the asset inventory and costing of a large water purveyor.  Trending and asset inventories will be used to determine the cost of replacement and cost for sale purposes.

City of Josephine, Texas. Dr. Harkins is currently assisting the City of Josephine with water extension and water utility service which includes permitting and address of neighboring utility issues.