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Gourdie Fraser, Inc. (GFA) is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, and operations consulting firm based in Traverse City, Michigan. Founded in 1948 as the John C. Norton Company, GFA has grown into an integral partner for municipalities, road commissions, and private developers across northern Michigan. It offers an unusually broad service mix spanning transportation engineering, site development, municipal engineering, GIS/asset management, hydrographic surveying, and contract operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
Jennifer HodgesProject Manager
Roadway design, traffic studies, and transportation planning for local roads, county road commissions, and state-funded projects.
Civil site engineering for residential subdivisions, waterfront parcels, and commercial development projects.
Engineer-of-record services for municipalities and villages, including infrastructure planning, project management, and long-term advisory relationships.
Land and boundary surveying supporting site development, construction layout, and property transactions across northern Michigan.
Underwater and bathymetric surveying of lakes, rivers, and waterways for dredging, navigation, and environmental projects.
Construction administration, inspection, and contractor supervision for civil infrastructure projects.
Geographic information systems and infrastructure asset management services for municipalities and utilities.
Contract operations, sampling, and 24/7 maintenance of municipal and community water filtration plants and wastewater treatment systems.
Government · Highways & Roads · Residential · Wastewater · Water Supply · Commercial
Long Lake Township, MI · Residential Development · Client: Walton Contracting, Inc.
Planning and design for a 28-unit residential subdivision on a 40-acre parcel in Long Lake Township, including units with direct frontage on South Twin Lake.