The Canal Crossing Retail Development is located near the intersection of Canal Road and Golden Isles Parkway-Spur 25 in Brunswick, Georgia. It includes approximately 270,000 square feet of anchor stores in the main shopping center that includes Sam’s Club, Hobby Lobby, Academy Sports and Home Goods. Additionally, there are 15 out-parcels located on either side of Canal Road that include Aspen Dental and Mattress Firm, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Cheddars, Outback and possibly four other restaurants. Canal Crossing is expecting around 300,000 square feet of retail space on this 42-acre development. New infrastructure to support the new development includes new roadways, widening roadways, traffic signal installations, utility (water, sewer and force main) extensions, and regional stormwater drainage improvements.
EMC Engineering Services, Inc. worked with John Callaway during the planning, design and construction phases of the project. Specific services provided by EMC included:
- Canal Road widening plans, including 2 signalized intersections, stormwater improvements, 16” water line and 20” sanitary sewer force main plans
- Design 10’x4’ box culvert system running through development
- Design segmental retaining wall including geotechnical investigations
- Provided civil site design services for Aspen Dental, Mattress Firm and Outback Steakhouse
- Assisted with the permitting of each of the developments within the development
- Assisted with bidding and negotiating phases with contractors
- Moderated bi-weekly meetings with government officials, utility representatives, roadway and site contractors, as well as tenants and owners
- Provided in-depth construction administration and inspection services
- Provided NPDES Inspections, Sampling and Reporting services
- Provided parking lot lighting study
- Provided project closeout documentation