Region's Growth Contributes to Municipalities' Increased Infrastructure Needs

Palm Desert, Calif. – January 30, 2007 – Dudek today announced it was awarded three major contracts to provide engineering services to help Coachella Valley communities improve their water infrastructure in response to rapid population growth.

• Obtaining right-of-way easements to help the Coachella Valley Water District manage and maintain its facilities. The easements include those related to a new 16-mile water transmission main that is a key component in providing the community with increased water services.
• Assisting the City of Coachella in planning the development of a surface water treatment facility. This new facility will help in meeting the city’s increasing water demands.
• Updating a water system master plan for the City of Indio/Indio Water Authority. This comprehensive plan will address the city’s distribution system needs as well as provide recommendations for facility maintenance and operational program standards.

About Dudek
Dudek is a California-based engineering and environmental consulting corporation that creatively solves regulatory challenges for municipal agencies and major land owners. The firm helps clients plan, design, construct and manage successful infrastructure and environmental projects that balance regulatory mandates and technical requirements within financial and scheduling goals. Founded in 1980, Dudek is headquartered in Encinitas in San Diego County with offices in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Placer counties. For more information, visit www.dudek.com or e-mail info@dudek.com.

Contact:
Christine Clinton
Dudek
760.479.4275
cclinton@dudek.com