NOWAVE Facility Development – Engineering Cannabis Innovation in Chili, NY

300 Trade Ct, Rochester, NY 14624

Client: NOWAVE
Construction Completion: 2022

Project Services: Land Survey, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Site Planning, Stormwater Management Design, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, and SWPPP Inspections

Project Background

Costich Engineering partnered with NOWAVE, a CGMP-certified cannabis processing facility that specializes in cannabis extractions, packaged goods, and brand development for the New York market and beyond. This project involved the construction of a 27,000-square-foot cannabis production facility in Chili, New York, with a planned 19,000-square-foot expansion area and a 4,000-square-foot pole barn. The development also included driveways, parking areas, utility connections, and advanced stormwater management systems to support long-term operations.

The site presented unique environmental considerations, including state and federal wetlands and the presence of endangered plant species. Through strategic planning and collaboration, the project design avoided environmental impacts while meeting local, state, and federal compliance requirements.

Costich Engineering Services

Our integrated civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture teams provided a full range of services, including:

  • Boundary and topographic surveys
  • Resubdivision and conceptual site planning
  • Detailed site development plans
  • Municipal review and approval coordination
  • Endangered species research and site compliance documentation
  • Design team coordination
  • Engineer’s reports and construction cost estimates
  • Construction administration and stakeout
  • Stormwater and erosion control system design
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and inspections

Project Completion

Design and approvals were finalized in 2021, with construction completed in 2022. The result is a state-of-the-art cannabis facility that strengthens NOWAVE’s role as an innovative and reliable producer in the New York cannabis industry. This project reflects a commitment to precision, compliance, and scalable operations to meet the growing demands of the market.

Key Highlights

  • Location: Town of Chili, NY
  • Building size: 27,000 S.F. with 19,000 S.F. future expansion
  • Services: Civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, stormwater management
  • Focus: Sustainable, compliant, and scalable cannabis facility design

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