Municipal Engineering
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Municipal Engineering

Bleck offers a full complement of services to assist municipalities. We pride ourselves in providing cost effective solutions that all stakeholders can buy into as a project progresses.

Partnering with Municipalities

Our design philosophy is to meet and exceed the goals of our client while conforming to the guidelines of the reviewing regulatory agencies. We understand the unique challenges municipalities face, from budget constraints to public engagement, and we work collaboratively to deliver solutions that serve the community effectively.

With decades of experience working with municipalities across the North Shore and beyond, Bleck Engineering has built a reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory environments, securing funding through various grant programs, and ensuring public support through transparent communication and community engagement.

Our Services

Comprehensive municipal engineering services tailored to your community's needs

Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Projects
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
Capital Improvement Projects and Planning
Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Stormwater Conveyance Systems
Water Distribution Systems
Sanitary Sewer Systems
NPDES Planning and Compliance
Pavement Inventory Analysis
Bridge Inspections
Green Infrastructure Planning and Design
Infrastructure Master Planning
Public Meetings and Open Houses
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Easement and Plat Preparation and Review
Permitting
Plan Reviews

Our Work

Showcasing municipal engineering projects that enhance community infrastructure

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Featured Projects

Explore our municipal engineering work across diverse project types

Walden Ravine Culvert & Stabilization Improvements
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Walden Ravine Culvert & Stabilization Improvements

Ringwood Road — Lake Forest, Illinois 20192019

Bleck Engineering was retained by the City of Lake Forest to address a critical infrastructure failure at Walden Ravine, where a collapsed headwall at the Ringwood Road land bridge obstructed water flow and raised concerns about ravine stability and roadway safety. The project focused on rehabilitating a century-old brick culvert, stabilizing the ravine, and improving drainage and safety along Ringwood Road. Upstream improvements included construction of a new concrete headwall and restoration of approximately **130 feet of stream channel** using rock riffles, stone step pools, and erosion control measures designed to moderate flow and enhance habitat. The culvert was structurally reinforced using a **spray-in-place pipe lining system**, preserving the existing structure while minimizing environmental disturbance. Downstream, a new storm sewer system and reinforced drainage structures were installed to manage roadway runoff and protect ravine slopes. Additional slope stabilization measures included stone armoring and gabion baskets. Roadway improvements included milling and resurfacing approximately **300 feet of Ringwood Road**, installation of curb and gutter to control runoff, and placement of timber guardrails to improve safety along the steep ravine edge. Bleck Engineering also assisted the City in coordinating permits with local, state, and federal agencies.

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Village of Kenilworth 2023 Plan Phase I – Plan Review
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Village of Kenilworth 2023 Plan Phase I – Plan Review

Kenilworth, IL2016

The Village of Kenilworth, Illinois has experienced severe street and basement flooding, especially within the portion of the town served by a combined sewer system. After significant flooding in 2008, the Village embarked upon a path to identify and mitigate the causes of sewer surcharging and flooding. The initial study determined that the 1920's infrastructure system provides only 15 to 20% of the needed capacity. To address this problem, the Village moved forward with its "Green Streets" initiative. Cumberland, Roslyn Avenues and Melrose Road were selected as the first streets for improvement. The design includes 4,363-linear feet of porous asphalt streets, underground detention, porous turf parkways and a separate storm sewer system. A potential long term design component, which would maximize flood reduction benefits, includes a separate storm sewer outfall into Lake Michigan. The inclusion of the Green Infrastructure approach not only has typical environmental benefits such as increased infiltration and evaporation, which in turn reduces the volume of runoff and improves runoff quality, but is intended to provide sufficient BMPs to procure a permit from the IEPA for a separate storm sewer outfall into Lake Michigan. The overall project cost is approximately $6.5 million. Bleck assisted the Village with resident coordination, design selection, final design and construction implementation. The project was completed in Fall of 2016.

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