Case Study: Municipal Infrastructure Partner for a 5th Class City near Louisville, KY

Background

This 5th class city near Louisville, Kentucky, does not maintain its own public works department. Over the years, the city has built a strong relationship with Lawrence & Associates Concrete Design, relying on our team to function as their trusted public works partner.

Whenever an issue arises — a hole forms in the road, a spring appears in someone’s yard, or a resident reports a concern — the city calls us first. Through this partnership, we’ve become an extension of their city staff, providing consistent, reliable infrastructure maintenance and repair.

The Challenge

• No In-House Public Works Crew: The city lacked staff to manage day-to-day road, sidewalk, and drainage issues.
  
  
• Aging Drainage Infrastructure: Catch basins across the city were deteriorating, leading to water pooling, road erosion, and potential safety hazards.
  
  
• Public Complaints and Liability Concerns: Resident reports of hazards like road depressions, cracked sidewalks, or yard sinkholes created urgency for responsive, expert help.
  
  
• Need for Long-Term Reliability: The city needed a dependable partner who could address problems quickly and prevent future issues.

Our Role

As the city’s long-term municipal concrete partner, Lawrence & Associates provides comprehensive infrastructure support. We act as their public works team, handling everything from inspections to full replacements.

Our ongoing services include:

• Catch Basin Rehabilitation: Patched, repaired, or replaced over 200 catch basins across the city.
  
  
• Rapid Response: When a resident calls about a road or drainage issue — such as a hole in the street or spring in a yard — our team is dispatched to inspect and repair the problem promptly.
  
  
• Comprehensive Concrete Maintenance: Sidewalk, curb, and drainage system repairs are completed to meet municipal and ADA standards.
  
  
• Proactive Risk Management: We identify potential problem areas early, helping the city avoid liability issues before they occur.
  
  
• Documentation and Accountability: Every service is logged and documented, giving the city a clear record of completed work and costs.

Results

• Improved Public Safety: Drainage and surface repairs have reduced hazards, minimizing the risk of accidents or property damage.
  
  
• Reduced Liability Exposure: Proactive maintenance has helped the city prevent costly claims or emergency repairs.
  
  
• Reliable Support: The city benefits from having a full-service public works partner without maintaining in-house crews.
  
  
• Community Trust: Residents see faster responses and visible improvements, strengthening confidence in city services.
  
  

Why This Partnership Works

This relationship was built on years of consistent performance, trust, and communication. The city knows that Lawrence & Associates will respond quickly, complete the work correctly, and document every step along the way.



We bring over 25 years of experience in municipal concrete, drainage systems, and ADA-compliant sidewalk construction. Our team’s reliability and expertise make us the go-to choice for cities that need ongoing infrastructure support without maintaining a public works department.