HR Green has been selected to support McHenry County College (MCC) on a new campus infrastructure project administered through the Illinois Capital Development Board in coordination with the Illinois Community College Board. The project advances MCC’s long-range campus plans by extending municipal utility service to support future growth and development on the College’s property.
The scope of work provides for extending the City water main and sanitary sewer lines to service property on the north side of the campus, creating the backbone needed for future campus expansion. The project also includes a new pump house (booster station) and a three-tier water filtration retention pond system to support reliable service and improved stormwater quality, while aligning the site with current performance and operational goals.
HR Green’s selection reflects a longstanding relationship with MCC and deep familiarity with the campus. Over many years, HR Green has completed many projects on the MCC campus ranging from parking lot reconstruction to stormwater management, building a working knowledge of campus operations, existing infrastructure, traffic patterns, standards, and coordination needs.
“McHenry County College is a longtime client, and that history matters on a campus like this,” said Joe Vavrina, PE, LEED AP, HR Green Midwest Regional Director – Land Development. “We know the infrastructure, we know how the campus functions day-to-day, and we know the stakeholders involved. That familiarity helps us deliver a design that supports future expansion while keeping coordination efficient from the start.”
As the project moves forward, HR Green will work closely with MCC and project stakeholders to support a smooth path through coordination and review processes, including local requirements such as zoning and permitting as applicable.
When completed in 2028, the project will give MCC the utility capacity and infrastructure flexibility to expand academic, student-life, and support facilities without being constrained by water and sewer service limits. For students, staff, and visitors, the improvements mean more dependable service and a campus better positioned to accommodate future buildings and amenities.
