Lake Lawne Stormwater Facility Design
Orange County, Florida · Stormwater & Flood Control · 2019
Project details
Designed the award-winning Lake Lawne Stormwater Facility to manage stormwater runoff and improve regional water quality.

Full-Service Design, Engineering, Geotechnical Firm
Madrid CPWG is a full-service civil and geotechnical engineering practice based in Bartow, Florida, providing design continuity throughout every step of a project by working directly with in-house engineers and designers. With over three decades of experience, it delivers comprehensive design solutions across civil, geotechnical, transportation, landscape architecture, surveying, and water resources disciplines. It has earned multiple Project of the Year awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers and Florida Stormwater Association for innovative infrastructure and environmental projects throughout Florida.
Stephen R. TarteChief Executive Officer
Gregory S. ReckerChief Operating Officer
Sheila L. TartePrincipal
John DelashawPrincipal
Jason AldermanAssociate Principal
Grace G. HarrisonAssociate Principal
James T. BarfieldAssociate Principal
Dan HartAssociate Principal
Comprehensive civil engineering solutions from preliminary studies and permit applications to site layout and municipal infrastructure design.
Designs functional, safe, and code-compliant municipal facilities including town halls, fire stations, police stations, public works buildings, and community centers.
Transforms ideas into viable projects with feasibility studies, property analyses, site grading plans, and permitting for commercial, retail, industrial, and residential projects.
Designs efficient drinking water transmission, storage, and distribution systems using hydraulic modeling, pump station designs, and water storage options.
Provides wastewater system engineering from initial condition assessment and modeling to the design of force mains, gravity sewers, and major pump stations.
Delivers stormwater control measures for flood control, water quality, and environmental permitting using advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
Offers innovative solutions for complex soil and foundation challenges, backed by an in-house drilling fleet and materials testing laboratories.
Geotechnical design services for solid waste disposal embankments, clay settling areas, gypsum stacks, and stormwater design projects.
Site suitability assessments, standard penetration test borings, and custom design of slabs, continuous strip footings, or spread footings.
Designs driven piles, drilled shafts, auger-cast piles, rigid inclusions, and micropiles, matching load testing with optimized structural support.
Evaluates sinkhole risk, subsidence anomalies, and structural integrity, delivering tailored ground improvement programs like vibro-replacement stone columns.
Utilizes versatile track-mounted rigs, mini-rigs, and jack-up barges to perform rock coring and deep borings in challenging over-water or limited-access environments.
Investigates, researches, and designs facilities on previously mined and reclaimed lands using specialty sampling and chemical stabilization techniques.
Excels in designing efficient transportation systems to enhance community mobility and integrate vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Detailed engineering design for roadways, highway rehabilitations, reconstructions, and multi-modal facilities.
Provides traffic analysis, engineering design, and safety analysis to optimize traffic flow and community mobility.
Develops planning models and transportation systems to support community growth and multimodal integrations.
Performs structural analysis and design of transportation assets, retaining walls, and related structures.
Evaluates pavement conditions and designs long-lasting pavement management programs and roadway rehabilitations.
Leverages advanced equipment and technology to deliver highly accurate surveying and mapping results for diverse project requirements.
Collaborates with local government agencies to deliver detailed boundary, topographic, and asset mapping services.
Delivers precise surveying and mapping services compliant with department of transportation requirements for major corridors and bridges.
Supports private developer and commercial client land development projects with accurate land surveys and mapping.
Creates beautiful, sustainable outdoor environments through planning and design that rejuvenate communities and promote active lifestyles.
Plans and designs vibrant community parks, playgrounds, splash pads, dog parks, multi-use trails, and pavilions.
Designs safe, walkable, and comfortable corridors utilizing Complete Streets guidelines, shade trees, parklets, and bioswales.
Master planning and document preparation for commercial and residential developments, commercial offices, and supermarkets.
Evaluates program demands and designs high-use athletic complexes with natural or synthetic turf, sports lighting, and irrigation systems.
Provides dedicated construction administration, engineering inspection, and quality assurance to ensure compliance with project plans.
Performs certified materials and soils testing using in-house laboratory assets to verify compliance with specifications.
Conducted by experienced inspectors and field technicians monitoring construction activities, material placements, and site safety.
Manages construction administration, contract compliance, and progress documentation from start to project closeout.
Focuses on developing long-term monitoring, adjustment, and sustainability programs for water systems experiencing regional changes.
Establishes systematic monitoring protocols for groundwater and surface water to assure compliance with environmental regulations.
Applies advanced modeling software to simulate stormwater events, establishing stage and flow criteria.
Identifies and maps ecological features, assisting clients in balancing site goals with environmental protection.
Provides time- and cost-saving procurement methods including Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk.
Integrates design and construction phases to streamline schedule, minimize change orders, and manage project costs.
Coordinates public-private ventures to facilitate major infrastructure and development projects.
Offers constructability reviews, accurate pricing, and construction management under a guaranteed maximum price.
Designs electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure to address the challenges of aging utility systems.
Engineers modern and efficient utility projects for both urban and rural environments.
Converts overhead power lines to underground systems to improve reliability and community aesthetics.
Coordinates utility relocations and design adjustments with municipal and regional utility providers.
Government · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Mining · Utilities · Parks & Open Space
Orange County, Florida · Stormwater & Flood Control · 2019
Designed the award-winning Lake Lawne Stormwater Facility to manage stormwater runoff and improve regional water quality.
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Performed complex over-water bridge borings and geotechnical investigations for the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge infrastructure development.
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Delivered innovative chemical stabilization of waste phosphatic clay to secure a firm, reliable foundation for the commercial parking lot development.