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Delta Sonic – Niagara Falls Boulevard

Delta Sonic

3100 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228

 

Client: Benderson Development
Construction Completion: 2022

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering

 

Project Background

Delta Sonic Amherst: A Full-Service Car Care Destination
The Delta Sonic at 3100 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst, NY, delivers a complete car care and convenience experience. The new 50,000-square-foot facility integrates fueling, service, and retail amenities into a single site designed for efficiency and customer accessibility.

Comprehensive Services and Amenities
The development includes a convenience store with a drive-thru, multiple fuel dispensers, oil change and repair bays, an indoor vacuum and detail shop, and a modern car wash. Internal connections link the site to adjacent businesses, strengthening the surrounding commercial network.

Engineering, Landscape, and Hardscape Design
Costich Engineering provided land surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for this multi-faceted project. Our team oversaw extensive landscape and hardscape improvements, along with wayfinding signage to enhance circulation and guide patrons to on-site amenities.

Key Features

  • 50,000-square-foot car wash and convenience facility

  • Fuel dispensers, oil and repair bays, and detailing services

  • Drive-thru convenience store with modern amenities

  • Indoor vacuums and customer service areas

  • Internal site connections to adjacent businesses

  • Landscape, hardscape, and wayfinding signage design

Visit the Delta Sonic Website
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KanPak

KanPak

105 Horizon Park Drive, Penn Yan, NY 14527

 

Client: Chrisanntha Construction Corporation
Construction Completion: Summer 2021

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Observation and SWPPP inspection.

Project Background

KanPak: Supporting Growth in Aseptic Food Processing
What began as a 20,000-square-foot production facility has grown into a 250,000-square-foot aseptic processing and packaging operation in Penn Yan, NY. Costich Engineering has been a trusted partner since the facility’s inception in 2002, guiding multiple phases of expansion within the Horizon Park Drive Business Park, a Yates County IDA development area.

Comprehensive Engineering Services
Our team provided surveying, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services across every phase of development. From conceptual site designs to final construction documents, Costich delivered functional solutions for utilities, grading, erosion control, vehicular circulation, landscaping, and lighting. Each expansion required careful planning to support KanPak’s growth while maintaining efficient site operations.

Specialized Design Expertise
We prepared detailed engineer’s reports and designs for wastewater treatment systems, oil/water separators, and RPZ backflow prevention. Additional services included ALTA surveys, construction stakeout, observation, and SWPPP inspections. These elements ensured regulatory compliance and long-term functionality for the expanding facility.

A Long-Term Partnership
Over two decades of collaboration, Costich has helped KanPak transform into a leader in aseptic packaging. Today, the company operates 14 acres of office, processing, and warehouse space, reinforcing its national reputation for innovation and customer service.

Key Features

  • Multi-phase development of a 250,000-square-foot facility

  • Comprehensive surveying, engineering, and landscape architecture services

  • Site planning for utilities, grading, and circulation

  • Wastewater treatment, oil/water separator, and backflow prevention design

  • ALTA surveys, construction stakeout, and SWPPP inspections

  • Located in Yates County IDA’s Horizon Park Drive Business Park

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Additional Information

Check out the Costich time-lapse slide show of the construction process:

Check out the latest project cut sheet:

KanPak Project Cut Sheet

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WA 30 Wickham Blvd & Greig Street (A Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development REDI Project)

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WA 30 Wickham Blvd & Greig Street

A New York State Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development (REDI) Project

Client: Village of Sodus Point, New York
Construction Completion: November 2021

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

 

Project Background

Protecting Sodus Point: Flood Resilience Through REDI Funding
The WA 30 Wickham Boulevard and Greig Street project was developed to address the severe flooding that impacted the Village of Sodus Point in 2017 and 2019 due to rising Lake Ontario water levels. With grant funding from the New York State Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI), Costich Engineering delivered multidisciplinary services to strengthen community resilience while maintaining access to businesses, residences, and waterfront amenities.

Survey, Engineering, and Design Services
Our land survey team provided the detailed boundary, topographic, and utility mapping necessary to guide design and permitting. Civil engineering efforts focused on expanding and upgrading the storm sewer network to function under both normal and high-water conditions. Landscape architecture services were integrated into the overall site plan, supporting the design of walkways, seating areas, and streetscape elements that enhance community use while contributing to flood protection.

Stormwater and Flood Control Improvements
The project introduced new storm sewers that direct runoff and floodwaters to outfalls along Sodus Bay. Under normal conditions, water passes through catch basins, pre-treatment structures, and storm sewers before reaching the bay. During flood events, gravity outfalls are closed, and pumping systems convey water to the bay, ensuring continued functionality.

Community and Environmental Benefits
The improvements reduce flood risks, protect public infrastructure, and sustain access during periods of high water. Green infrastructure elements — such as sumps and erosion control at outfalls — minimize sediment and debris entering Sodus Bay, improving watershed health. In addition, new sidewalks, crosswalks, and the integrated seatwall enhance pedestrian safety and create a more accessible, resilient public space.

Key Features

  • Funded through NYS Lake Ontario REDI initiative

  • Multidisciplinary services: survey, civil engineering, and landscape architecture

  • Expanded storm sewer system with pump-supported outfalls

  • Integrated flood-protection seatwall, sidewalk, and pedestrian links

  • Green infrastructure for sediment and debris reduction

  • Pavement, curbs, gutters, and grading improvements for drainage control

  • Enhanced pedestrian safety and streetscape connectivity

Construction Completion

Construction Progress

Public Engagement Process

Prior Flooding Conditions

Press Release

Newark, NY, March 11, 2024 – New York Sea Grant has announced a “Great Lakes Resilience Case Studies” video series featuring successful green infrastructure and flood resilience projects in three upstate communities.

Sodus Point is the village with the lowest elevation along Lake Ontario’s southern shoreline. Following the high-water event in 2017, the Village of Sodus Point enlisted New York Sea Grant to facilitate a public engagement process that empowered local officials to identify ways to protect the village from future flooding. In the “Sodus Point’s Flood Resilience: A Case Study in Community Strength” video, Sodus Point Mayor Dave McDowell, resident Laurie Hayden, and Sarah Costich of Costich Engineering, Land Surveying & Landscape Architecture share how installing green infrastructure elements, a larger storm sewer system, flood wall, and sand dune have benefited the village.

Learn more at the Sea Grant Website:
https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/t/on-youtube-upstate-ny-communities-share-resilience-success-stories-in-nysg-video-case-studies-coastal-community-development-program-news

Additional Information

To learn more on this project and to stay up to date on the project status, visit the Village of Sodus Point Website and sign up for the newsletter:
https://soduspoint.info/

Learn more about NYS Lake Ontario REDI projects visit:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/lake-ontario-resiliency-and-economic-development-initiative-redi

Governor Cuomo Announces Ground Breaking:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-groundbreaking-758-million-resiliency-project-sodus-point

6/9/2021 WA 30 Project Clarifications:
https://soduspoint.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WA-30-Project-Clarifications.pdf

Check back for updates as construction progresses and follow our social media posts for live updates!

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Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Client: Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Construction Completion: Various projects since 1980 (on-going)

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

Background

A Legacy Partnership in Higher Education

For over four decades, Hobart and William Smith Colleges has trusted Costich as their go-to engineering partner, creating one of our most valued long-term client relationships. What began with major residence hall projects—Stern Hall and deCordova and Caird Hall—has evolved into comprehensive campus master planning that shapes the future of this prestigious institution.

From Campus Core to Seneca Lake Shoreline

Our collaborative approach integrates seamlessly with architects, landscape architects, and college stakeholders to transform HWS’s educational vision into built reality. From central campus improvements to waterfront facilities, Costich’s expertise spans every corner of this historic Geneva campus.

Ready to transform your educational facility vision into reality? Discover how four decades of higher education expertise can benefit your next campus project.

Hellstrom Boat House & Launch Transformation

The Challenge: Modernize aging waterfront infrastructure along 288 linear feet of Seneca Canal shoreline while navigating complex regulatory requirements.

Our Solution:

  • Regulatory Excellence: Successfully secured all required permits including US Army Corps of Engineers, NYS-DEC Freshwater Wetland, and NYS-Canal Corporation approvals
  • Infrastructure Upgrade: Replaced deteriorating timber gangway and failing sheet piling with durable aluminum systems
  • Performance-Driven Design: Engineered 10′ x 120′ floating dock system optimized for collegiate rowing team operations
  • Sustainable Materials: Aluminum gangway and floating dock system built for longevity and minimal maintenance

The Result: A state-of-the-art crew facility that enhances student-athlete experience while protecting Seneca Lake’s pristine environment.

Cozzens Memorial Field Bleachers Complex

The Challenge: Create enhanced spectator facilities that improve game-day experience while addressing site connectivity and safety concerns.

Our Integrated Approach:

  • Complete Site Analysis: Comprehensive land surveying to optimize bleacher placement and circulation patterns
  • Smart Design Development: Schematic and detailed design of bleacher systems with integrated press box facilities
  • Enhanced Connectivity: Redesigned pedestrian circulation patterns for improved crowd flow and accessibility
  • Infrastructure Integration: Comprehensive grading, drainage, and utility planning to support new facilities
  • Streamlined Delivery: Managed complete construction bidding process for seamless project execution

The Result: Modern spectator facilities that enhance athletic events while improving overall campus connectivity and safety.

Bozzuto Boathouse Dock Enhacementement

The Challenge: Modernize a historic 2,000 SF lakefront facility serving HWS’s nationally-ranked sailing program while navigating complex infrastructure constraints including active railway systems.

Our Comprehensive Solution:

  • Detailed Site Documentation: Complete topographic and boundary survey of the 2.9-acre Seneca Lake parcel, creating precise basemaps capturing existing contours, dock systems, drainage infrastructure, and railway features
  • Historic Facility Modernization: Upgraded electrical and communications infrastructure for the pre-railroad era boathouse, bringing modern amenities to this treasured campus facility
  • Complex Infrastructure Coordination: Engineered solutions for running utility conduit beneath active railway lines, requiring specialized design and multi-agency approvals
  • Multi-Program Support: Enhanced facilities serving both the nationally-ranked sailing team and the popular Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program

The Result: A modernized lakefront facility that honors its historic character while providing cutting-edge amenities for championship-level sailing programs and outdoor recreation activities, seamlessly integrating with existing transportation infrastructure.

Click here for finished images and more information on the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Boswell Field Athletic Complex Transformation

The Challenge: Transform a 1974-era sports facility into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose athletic complex that meets modern collegiate standards while managing comprehensive site infrastructure across 7 acres.

Our Comprehensive Solution:

  • Complete Field Transformation: Upgraded existing natural turf to high-performance artificial turf system designed for multiple sports applications
  • Enhanced Spectator Experience: Designed new grandstand seating with integrated player locker rooms and concession facilities for improved game-day operations
  • Comprehensive Site Planning: Managed all aspects of the 7-acre development including football field layout, parking solutions, advanced stormwater management systems, and athletic-grade lighting infrastructure
  • Seamless Project Integration: Provided complete field surveying, navigated municipal approval processes, and coordinated closely with project architects for unified design execution

The Result: A modernized multi-purpose athletic facility that elevates the student-athlete and spectator experience while efficiently managing site infrastructure and meeting all regulatory requirements for collegiate sports venues.

Indoor Turf Field Complex

The Challenge: Create a $3.5 million year-round training facility that maximizes athletic programming while seamlessly integrating into the existing campus landscape and meeting comprehensive environmental regulations.

Our Strategic Solution:

  • Weather-Independent Training: Designed expansive indoor turf facility enabling consistent practice schedules during unpredictable northeastern winters
  • Campus-Wide Impact: Strategic facility placement frees existing venues for recreational activities and intramural sports, multiplying programming capacity across campus
  • Integrated Site Design: Comprehensive landscape integration including optimized parking solutions, intuitive pedestrian circulation patterns, and advanced stormwater management systems
  • Regulatory Excellence: Successfully navigated complex approval processes including NYS archaeological review, Long Form Environmental Assessment (Parts I and II), and secured all municipal approvals

The Result: A transformative athletic facility that not only provides elite training conditions year-round but strategically enhances recreational opportunities across the entire campus while meeting all environmental and regulatory standards.

Gearan Performing Arts Center

The Challenge: Create the architectural centerpiece for a $28 million capital improvement initiative, requiring a 50,000 SF performing arts facility that would define the college’s main entrance while establishing a transformative new Arts Quad.

Our Collaborative Design Process:

  • Strategic Master Planning: Partnered with The Gund Partnership to evaluate site constraints, existing infrastructure, and optimal facility placement for maximum campus impact
  • Comprehensive Site Analysis: Conducted thorough evaluation of civil engineering requirements, zoning compliance, pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns, parking solutions, and utility infrastructure integration
  • Workshop-Driven Design: Facilitated collaborative design sessions presenting findings and developing conceptual solutions addressing all stakeholder concerns and technical requirements
  • Complete Design Development: Delivered comprehensive construction documentation including demolition sequencing, circulation optimization, precision grading plans, advanced stormwater management, and utility coordination

The Result: A stunning 50,000 SF facility dedicated to dance, music, and theater that serves as both the heart of the new Arts Quad and the defining architectural statement for the college’s main entrance, seamlessly integrating world-class performance spaces with campus circulation and infrastructure.

To initiate the project, our team met with the Gund Partnership to determine approximate limits, review available mapping and prepare an existing features plan. Staff evaluated the architect plans with respect to civil, zoning and site issues, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking and utilities. Findings were presented in a workshop setting and conceptual drawings were prepared to address any and all concerns. Further design development resulted in generating a complete plan set including demolition plans, circulation plans, as well as grading, stormwater and utility plans.

Tennis Courts Renovation

The Challenge: Complete reconstruction of the 1958-era HWS Tennis Center, transforming aging facilities into a modern competitive venue suitable for northeastern weather conditions.

Our Complete Design Solution:

  • Comprehensive Site Planning: Managed land surveying, schematic design, and detailed design development for the complete tennis facility reconstruction
  • Integrated Facility Design: Optimized tennis court layout with advanced lighting systems, observation building placement, future bleacher area planning, and seamless pedestrian circulation patterns
  • Infrastructure Excellence: Engineered precision grading and drainage systems alongside comprehensive utility design and coordination for reliable facility operations
  • Performance Surface Selection: Specified Action Pave Acrylic Color Systems—a durable, glare-free, non-peeling, non-fading coating engineered specifically for northeastern climate conditions

The Result: A completely modernized tennis facility that replaced nearly 60-year-old infrastructure with championship-quality courts featuring weather-resistant surfaces and integrated support facilities, enhancing both competitive play and spectator experience.

Additional Campus Partnership Highlights

Decades of Comprehensive Campus Development

Since opening our doors, Hobart and William Smith Colleges has remained one of Costich’s most valued partnerships. Our extensive collaboration spans virtually every corner of campus, demonstrating our deep understanding of the institution’s unique needs and long-term vision.

Major Campus Projects Include:

  • Residential Life Excellence: deCordova Hall and Caird Hall, Stern Hall, and Carriage House renovations
  • Academic Infrastructure: Geneva Hall Terrace development and McCormick Expansion projects
  • Campus Accessibility: Comprehensive ADA Compliance Evaluation & Planning initiatives
  • Recreational Enhancements: O’Dell Pond Area improvements and waterfront development
  • Infrastructure Optimization: Campus-wide parking configuration, circulation analysis, and culvert system evaluations
  • Connectivity Solutions: Pedestrian circulation planning and facility design integration
  • Ongoing Services: Primary campus land surveying for planning and development initiatives

The Partnership Advantage: This comprehensive project portfolio demonstrates Costich’s unique position as HWS’s trusted campus development partner, providing institutional knowledge and seamless service delivery across all aspects of campus planning, infrastructure, and facilities enhancement.

Learn more about Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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McQuaid Jesuit High School Outdoor Commons

McQuaid Jesuit High School Outdoor Commons

1800 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Client: McQuaid Jesuit High School
Construction Completion: 2017

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Master Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Municipal Approvals, SEQR, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

Project Background

McQuaid Jesuit Outdoor Commons: Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
The McQuaid Jesuit High School Outdoor Commons transforms underutilized space into a dynamic plaza for learning, dining, and social interaction. Completed in 2017 as part of a larger campus master planning effort, the project mirrors the school’s indoor commons and cafeteria, extending their functions into a thoughtfully designed outdoor environment.

Survey, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture Services
Costich Engineering provided comprehensive services beginning with detailed land surveying to guide site planning. Civil engineering addressed grading, drainage, and circulation improvements, ensuring functionality across the sloped site. Landscape architecture shaped the commons into a student-focused gathering space with walkways, seating areas, and outdoor classrooms that connect seamlessly to adjacent indoor spaces and the athletic complex.

Responsive Campus Design
The design reflects a responsive approach — aligning outdoor uses with the school’s existing architecture while solving practical site challenges. The result is a commons that not only enhances student life but also improves pedestrian circulation and strengthens connectivity across campus.

Key Features

  • Outdoor commons designed as an extension of indoor cafeteria and student areas

  • Comprehensive survey, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services

  • Enhanced pedestrian circulation linking academic buildings to athletic complex

  • Outdoor classrooms and dining spaces supporting flexible campus use

  • Part of broader master planning efforts for McQuaid Jesuit High School

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Additional Information

To learn more about the architectural expansion piece of this project, follow this link to SWBR Architects website: 
https://www.swbr.com/design/mcquaid-stem-addition/

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Finger Lakes Welcome Center

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Finger Lakes Welcome Center

35 Lake Front Drive, Geneva, NY 14456

Client: City of Geneva, New York
Construction Completion: Summer 2018

Project Services: Land Survey, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation & Construction Observation

 

Project Background

Finger Lakes Welcome Center: A Gateway to the Region
The Finger Lakes Welcome Center, completed in 2018, represents a major New York State-funded redevelopment of Geneva’s existing visitor center at the north end of Seneca Lake. Designed to serve as both a hub for travelers and a showcase for regional culture, the site provides amenities operated by the New York Kitchen — Taste NY Market, highlighting locally sourced food and beverages.

Survey, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture Services
Costich Engineering provided comprehensive services including boundary and topographic survey, civil site engineering, and landscape architecture. Our team delivered site and landscape design details, grading and utility upgrades, lighting improvements, and construction documentation that integrated seamlessly with architectural elements and community programming needs.

Enhancing Community and Visitor Experience
The redeveloped center offers multiple new site amenities including a playground, expansive patios, a fountain, and electric vehicle parking. Together, these features create a vibrant, family-friendly environment while strengthening Geneva’s position as a gateway destination for the Finger Lakes region.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive land survey, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services

  • Playground, patios, fountain, and EV charging stations

  • Site and landscape design supporting community use and tourism

  • Utility and lighting upgrades integrated with site amenities

  • Celebrated as a new regional gateway along Seneca Lake

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Additional Information

Learn more about this project by going to the Visit Finger Lakes website: 
https://www.visitfingerlakes.com/listings/finger-lakes-welcome-center/2413/

Check out the Costich drone footage captured during construction: