Fred Smith Company set out to expand operations at its Knightdale asphalt plant to better serve the growing infrastructure needs of the region. To support this effort, WithersRavenel provided environmental and planning services. These services were designed to help the project move forward responsibly and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Site Review
The first step was understanding the natural features of the site. WithersRavenel’s environmental team did an on-site review. They mapped out streams, wetlands, and protected areas like riparian buffers that could impact construction. These findings were essential for planning and permitting.
Next, WithersRavenel submitted a formal request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to confirm whether any areas on the site fell under federal protection. The team also worked with the North Carolina Division of Water Resources to determine if any buffer rules applied to the streams on the property.
Site Layout
With that critical environmental data in hand, WithersRavenel collaborated with Fred Smith Company to draft a conceptual layout for the expanded plant. The site plan helped visualize how the facility could grow while staying within regulatory boundaries and minimizing environmental impact.
As the project advanced, WithersRavenel continued to provide environmental consulting, including managing the necessary state and federal water quality permits (known as 401/404 permits).
WithersRavenel helped Fred Smith Company plan for expansion and made sure the plan was feasible and sustainable.