Wendler Engineering Services Inc.

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DeKALB – While the recession has led to unprecedented levels of unemployment, one engineering firm in DeKalb is trying to repurpose laid-off workers into entrepreneurs.

Wendler was awarded a Merit Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies for the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza in Dixon, Illinois.

This federally funded project includes a river-front plaza area with multi-use paths along the south bank of the Rock River in the downtown area. Work included construction of a concrete bicycle/pedestrian path along the river's edge and a downtown park space.   Access ramps, stairs, and seating areas are provided throughout the plan to facilitate disabled/pedestrian/bicycle traffic movements to and from the lower path level to the street.

On Tuesday, October 27^th, Wendler representatives attended the dedication ceremony of the Interpretive Gazebo located on the historic Illinois Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, Illinois.

In an article published by the Bureau County Republican on September 26, 2004, Wendler Engineering Services, Inc. received a recognition as a Distinguished Engineering Firm.