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Project Experience
Water, Wastewater, Streets, Sidewalks, Parks, We Can Help!
We have completed many projects in these areas, and we are always growing our experience.
Our team has designed several water treatment, water storage and distribution system projects.
Our team has designed several WWTP improvements, lift station rehab, and sewer collection system improvement projects.
Our team has designed several sidewalk improvement projects including downtown city areas, schools districts, and in residential areas.
Our team has designed several street improvement projects including new streets for developments, re-constructed roadways, and overlaid streets.
Our team has designed several park improvement projects through Arkansas Parks and Tourism with the FUN Park and Matching Grant programs.
01 Water Projects
Our team has designed several water treatment, water storage and distribution system projects.
02 Wastewater Projects
Our team has designed several WWTP improvements, lift station rehab, and sewer collection system improvement projects.
03 Sidewalk Projects
Our team has designed several sidewalk improvement projects including downtown city areas, schools districts, and in residential areas.
04 Park Projects
Our team has designed several park improvement projects through Arkansas Parks and Tourism with the FUN Park and Matching Grant programs.
05 Street Projects
Our team has designed several street improvement projects including new streets for developments, re-constructed roadways, and overlaid streets.
Current Projects and Bid Information
Click the button below to see an updated list of our Current Projects including: Notice to Bidders, Plan Holders List and Bid Tabulations.
Water Projects
The Franks Engineering team has designed several water treatment and distribution system projects. Projects incorporating selective chemical conditioning systems and mixed media filtration systems including backwash air scour are utilized to comply with critical THM and turbidity requirements while meeting recent disinfection contact time regulations. Staff experience specifically related to transmission and distribution system and water tank projects result in cost-effective designs. Funding for water improvement projects has been secured from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Arkansas Department of Economic Development, USDA Rural Development, Texas Community Development Program and the Texas Water Development Board with loan and grant amounts. The firm also assists local governments in developing proposals and literature for local bond issues to provide projects funding.
Prescott, AR
This project included the replacement of the 16” raw water main and pump control valves.
The project was funded through ANRC SRF.
DeQueen, AR
This project included re-coating the interior and exterior of the tank. We installed new, properly sized vents and manways with minor repairs made to the tank components.
The project was funded through AEDC.
Recent Projects
City of Stephens, Arkansas – Water Distribution Replacement
City of Thorton, Arkansas – Water Distribution Replacement
City of Bearden, Arkansas – Water Tank Rehab
Camden Water Utilities – Phase I Water System Improvements
City of Magnolia, Arkansas – Joy Street Tank Painting
Wastewater Projects
The firm is currently working on projects which are being financed by the State Revolving Loan Fund administered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development. The firm’s wastewater treatment plant experience includes activated sludge, extended aeration and basic lagoon treatment systems. Sludge dewatering in the forms of lime and thermal treatment as well as filter sludge drying beds has been successfully implemented by the firm.
Lockesburg, AR
The City improved the sewer collection system that included replacing gravity sewer mains, manholes, replaced pumps in the Lift Station. In result of the sewer collection system improvements the City reduced the Inflow and Infiltration within the system.
This project was funded through USDA-RD.
McNeil, AR
The City improved the Wastewater Treatment Plant by replacing the plants in the rock reed filters and installing an aerator in the sewer pond. The City replaced pumps and controls in four Lift Stations.
This project was funded through Arkansas Natural Resources Commission State Revolving Loan Fund.
Recent Projects
City of Magnolia, Arkansas – Field Road Low Pressure Sewer System
City of De Queen, Arkansas – WWTP Screw Pump Replacement
City of Taylor, Arkansas – WWTP Improvements
City of Linden, Texas – WWTP Lift Station Improvements
City of Waldo, Arkansas – Highway 371 Sewer Main Re-location
Sidewalk Projects
The Franks Engineering team has designed several sidewalk improvement projects. Sidewalk project include sidewalk paving, curb and gutter, wheelchair ramps, handrail, retaining walls, drainage improvements, making an ADA accessible route for the citizens of the City. Staff experience specifically related to sidewalk improvement projects result in cost-effective designs and funding. Funding for sidewalk improvement projects has been secured from Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) Transportation Alternatives Programs and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Transportation . The firm also assists with funding applications, and the overall funding and construction process for the sidewalk improvement projects.
Glenwood, AR
The City improved the sidewalks on 1st, Frisco and 3rd street including curb and gutter and sub-surface drainage.
This project was funded through the Arkansas Department of Transportation with the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Sidewalk Grant.
Magnolia, AR
The City improved the sidewalks in the downtown area. The project included sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, and handrail.
This project was funded through the Arkansas Department of Transportation with the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Sidewalk Grant.
Magnolia, AR
The County improved their ADA accessibility around the Courthouse entrances.
This project was funded through the Arkansas Department of Transportation with the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Sidewalk Grant.
Recent Projects
City of Magnolia, Arkansas – Pearce Street Sidewalk Improvements
City of Stamps, Arkansas – Downtown Sidewalk Improvements
Southern Arkansas University – Campus Sidewalk Improvements
City of El Dorado, Arkansas – Downtown Sidewalk Improvements
City of De Queen, Arkansas – School Connection Sidewalks
Park Projects
The Franks Engineering team has designed several park projects. Projects include installing playground equipment, pavilions with picnic tables, basketball courts, handicap accessible parking, and ADA concrete sidewalks. Funding for park projects have been received through Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and Texas Parks & Wildlife Small Community Grant Program.
Stamps, AR
The City was awarded the FUN Park Grant through Arkansas Parks and Tourism. The project included new playground equipment with ADA accessibility, pavilion with picnic tables, and a ADA Handicap Parking Area with ADA sidewalk connections.
McNeil, AR
The city was awarded the FUN Park Grant through Arkansas Parks and Tourism. The project included new playground equipment with ADA accessibility, pavilion, baseball backstop, with ADA sidewalk connections to the ADA Parking at the Community Center in McCaskill.
Recent Projects
City of Ashdown, Arkansas – Matching Grant, Ball Field Lighting and Play Equipment
City of Chidester, Arkansas – FUN Park Grant
City of Foreman, Arkansas – Matching Grant, City Park Trail
City of Taylor, Arkansas – FUN Park Grant
City of Gillham, Arkansas-Fun Park Grant
Street Projects
The Franks Engineering team street projects include new street construction, asphalt and concrete, asphalt overlay, replacement, and street reconstruction including base replacement. Funding for street projects have been received through Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Texarkana, AR
U of A Way Street Construction
El Dorado, AR
High School Drive Street
Linden, TX
School Lane
Recent Projects
City of Queen City, Texas – 2nd Street Rehab
City of Texarkana, Arkansas – Sanderson Lane Improvements
City of Hooks, Texas – Street Reconstruction
City of Stamps, Arkansas – Street Resurfacing
City of Stephens, Arkansas – Ruby Street Bridge Repair