RELLIS Campus Infrastructure Phase 3A
Civil, Geotechnical, Survey
Our team provided services for Phase 3A of the RELLIS Infrastructure project, supporting the expansion of critical utilities and roadway infrastructure on the west side of the campus. Gessner performed subsurface evaluations and a land survey to support site preparation and utility trench construction. Based on this critical data, the design phase extended essential electrical, fiber optic, and water services to accommodate new research facilities, including the Ballistic, Aero-Optics, and Materials (BAM) Facility and the Bush Combat Development Complex’s Innovation Proving Ground. We also developed the first phase of stormwater improvements, ensuring effective drainage solutions to support both current and future development.
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One of the primary challenges was designing a stormwater management system capable of handling runoff across 250 acres. The team also needed to coordinate drainage with existing and planned infrastructure across the site. Maintaining long-term performance added further complexity, as the design had to support future campus growth while protecting downstream resources and meeting regulatory expectations.
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To address the stormwater management, we developed a system of open channels spanning two miles and incorporated a reinforced 7×7 box culvert system to guide water efficiently to the Brazos River. We worked closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to integrate erosion control measures into the outfall design, protecting the riverbanks and ensuring regulatory compliance. We designed a mile-long, 31-foot-wide concrete roadway with strategically placed curb cuts to facilitate controlled drainage.
The design accounted for expanding utility infrastructure, including 7,000 linear feet of water lines and 7,000 linear feet of data and electrical duct banks. These systems were planned for future master plan connections. Multiple pad sites with integrated infrastructure were also designed to support future 5G tower installations and evolving campus needs.
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