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Verge Civil Engineering was hired to manage site civil for a new 40,000 square foot edible oil processing plant, including heavy truck loading zones, tank farm pads, and process water management systems. The facility was designed to process locally grown oilseeds into cooking oil and animal feed. Zachary’s team navigated complex industrial permitting requirements from the start.
The site had a naturally high groundwater table, only 4 to 6 feet below existing grade, which made excavation for utility trenches and tank foundations difficult. The plant also required specialized spill containment for oil tanks to meet EPA and local fire codes, including secondary containment berms capable of holding 110% of the largest tank’s volume. Seasonal flooding from a nearby drainage ditch added another layer of risk.
The facility passed all environmental inspections on the first attempt and received its operating permit without delays. Within 90 days of completion, the mill was operating at full capacity, processing 200 tons of seed per day. No spill or containment breaches have occurred after three harvest seasons.
