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In The News: Modesto Socially Inclusive Playground Community Meeting

Two recent Modesto Bee articles titled, “Meeting in Modesto will help make Beyer Park playground an Awesome Spot” and “Dozens turn out to share ideas on Awesome Spot playground in Modesto”, update Modesto-area resident Rachel Loredo’s effort to see a local inclusive playground come to life. Loredo’s dream of replacing the outdated Beyer Community Park with a […]

In The News: Fresno Cultural Arts District Park

O’Dell Engineering’s Cultural Arts District Park project was recently featured in The Fresno Bee. The article, titled “Fresno City Council approves $1.8 million in new park acquisitions, improvements,” announces that the Council unanimously approved a $1.16 million bid award to build a new park in downtown Fresno’s Cultural Arts District. O’Dell Engineering provided design services […]

In The News: Mom Leads Effort to Build Inclusive Playground in Modesto

The recent Modesto Bee article titled, “Mom leads effort to build ‘inclusive playground’ in Modesto”, chronicles a Modesto resident’s determination to see a local inclusive park come to fruition. Rachel Loredo has spearheaded an effort to replace the worn and outdated playground in Beyer Community Park with a state-of-the-art, socially inclusive playground. O’Dell Engineering is […]

In The News: Modesto Ralston Tower Park Senior Playground

The Ralston Tower Park Senior Playground project was recently featured in The Modesto Bee. The March 21st article is titled, “Modesto considers playground for seniors.” On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Modesto City Council voted in favor of entering into a contract with O’Dell Engineering. O’Dell will develop a master plan, design development report, construction documents, […]

In The News: City of Ceres Parks Master Plan

Two of O’Dell Engineering’s current City of Ceres projects were recently featured in The Ceres Courier.  The January 27th article, titled “Park ideas to be examined,” provides an overview of the recommendations found within Ceres’ Parks Master Plan. The article chronicles the Master Plan’s evolution toward City Council approval and highlights draft improvement plans for […]

Whitmore Avenue/Highway 99 Interchange

O’Dell Engineering, a Westwood company provided non-traffic related improvements to the Caltrans interchange at Whitmore Avenue and Highway 99. The project included 1.3 acres of space within the Caltrans and City of Ceres right-of-way. The project required a creative approach to aesthetics and formal landscape in order to keep landscape installation costs below Caltrans standard […]

Shackelford Sewer Crossing of the Tuolumne River

This public works project installed a new twin-bore sanitary sewer crossing of the Tuolumne River in the City of Modesto. This project was permitted with all major resource agencies at the State and Federal level. This effort replaced a current aging sewer system, and included Horizontal Directional Drilling construction techniques.

Sylvan Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing

This project included nearly 35,000 sqft of landscaped area located around the construction zone of a new pedestrian bridge serving Enoch High School students. Communication with the City and School District was a key factor as complex issues arose with property boundaries, existing irrigation systems, and existing site materials. Responsibilities and services included project management […]

Jack Tone Road Bikeway

This project included 1.2 miles of landscape improvements for a class I separated bike path in Ripon California. The plans included a two lane bike path with drinking fountains and benches adjacent to Jack Tone Road, a wide road connecting much of the town with the nearby highway. Plant species of a variety of colors, […]

Golden Valley Parkway

This project included a mile of landscape improvements to Golden Valley Parkway. Plant species of a variety of colors, textures, sizes, and branching structures were chosen to improve the experience for drivers as they hurry through town, while providing interest and variety for slower moving pedestrians and cyclists. Trees were selected on criteria first and […]