Delaware River City Corporation Robert A. Borski Park

The Delaware River City Corporation (DRCC) and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department developed a ten-acre riverfront park on the North Delaware River in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. The park, named Robert A. Borski Park, included a great lawn, terraced seating, stage, event space, toilet facilities, and an extensive view of the waterfront. The park eventually connected the Port Richard Trail and Delaware Avenue Extension.

SCOPE OF SERVICES INCLUDED:

Arora Engineers (Arora), serving as a subconsultant to Langan Engineering, was tasked with providing engineering services for the design of the site lighting, power and lighting at the pavilions, and heating/ventilation, plumbing and electric for the toilet facilities. Tasks include replacing the intended composting toilets with standard flush toilets, as well as providing supplemental HVAC to the storage room.

• Standard flush toilets and sinks – The scope will include the sanitary and domestic water service, electric water heater for lavatories, and supplemental heat within the individual toilet rooms.
• Storage room – The scope will include the design of a heating and ventilation within the Storage room as well as a Data Cabinet for site security cameras with a self-contained air conditioning system.

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