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| 2007 | ||
| City of Killeen's Lift Station No. 2 - Ready for Service | ||
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Construction is complete on the City of Killeen’s Lift Station No. 2. The design of the 7,000 GPM Wastewater Lift Station coincided with the design of a 24-inch force main. The Lift Station includes four submersible VFD pumps with a planned expansion... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Diversion Interceptor Delivers for the City of Killeen | ||
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The purpose of the Diversion Interceptor is to transmit wastewater flows from Lift Station No. 2 to the new South Treatment Plant. Lift Station No. 2 is now constructed adjacent to a major interceptor that originally flowed to the North Plant.
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| Waco Development Center and Neighborhood Police | ||
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Renovations Bring New Life To City Department
Hired to design an exterior face-lift and interior office renovation to an existing parking garage and office structure, The Wallace Group provided an architectural design that perked up a majo... More Author: George Jezek, AIA |
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| New Police Headquarters Facility Completed for the Growing City of Harker Heights | ||
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When the City of Harker Heights built its new city hall in 1972, the Police Department occupied one room and three holding cells within that facility. In 2005, the Department had grown to occupy that entire structure along with the old fire station b... More Author: George Jezek, AIA |
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| Chisholm Trail SUD gets a New Elevated Storage Tank | ||
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Construction is currently underway on the Chisholm Trail SUD 750,000 gallon elevated storage tank. In addition to this featured tank, we are currently designing wirewound pre-stressed concrete tanks for Bluebonnet WSC (2 MG) and for Chisholm Trail SU... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Pilot Testing Favorable for Doubling Flow Rate in Waco's Proposed DAF Water Treatment Facility | ||
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The Wallace Group is anxiously awaiting final approval of the fifth pilot plant test of the Dissolved Air Flotation Treatment Process (DAF) for the City of Waco. The testing was complete in July 2006, and the report was complete in
September 2006.... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Warm Weather Forecast! Get Your Tank Ready With Mixing and Dosing | ||
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A New Tank Water Quality Management System With warm weather comes higher water temperature, and rapid loss of disinfection residuals. This is even a greater problem with a system that utilizes surface water and chloramine disinfection.... More Author: Webmaster |
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| 2005 | ||
| Four Filters Go Online At Waco's Dissolved Air Flotation Water Treatment Plant |
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Update: The City of Waco's Mt. Carmel Water Treatment Plant had 4 filters go online in the past two weeks. The filters increase the City of Waco's water production capability to 16 million gallons per day. The Waco and Dallas staff is diligent... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Design Of Three Exxon/Mobil Sites Are Underway | ||
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Three new Exxon/Mobil sites are currently being developed in the Houston area. The sites will include surveys, site investigation reports and preliminary site plan modifications. The design work is being completed in our Round Rock office.
The ... More Author: Vana Proffitt, R.P.L.S. |
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| Gatesville City-County Airport Gets Upgrades | ||
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The Wallace Group, in conjunction with KSA Engineers, is currently in the process of designing the widening of Runway 17-35 for the Gatesville City-County Airport. The scope of services includes design services, bidding phase services, and constructi... More Author: David Marek, P.E. |
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| Royal Waco Apartments – Design Work Nearing Completion | ||
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The Waco staff is currently completing survey and civil design services for a new apartment complex located in Waco. An ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey and a Topographic Survey for a 12.52 acre site is being developed by Lynn Simpson, R.P.L.S., while Dav... More Author: David Marek, P.E. |
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| Surveys continue at the Dallas Naval Air Station | ||
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The survey department in the Dallas office was awarded a project with CH2M HILL for the Dallas Naval Air Station. The overall manager for the CH2M HILL project was also the manager for the McGregor Naval Air Station Project. He was so pleased with th... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Construction Underway on 12-Mile, 36-Inch Water Transmission Main | ||
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The Wallace Group, Inc. is providing survey, design, and construction phase services for the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No.1 (WCID #1). The Bell County Waterline Replacement Project is a $8.5 M, 12 mile long, 36-Inch DIP Water... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Site Development begins on Killeen Hotel | ||
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Hotel developer Mark Hemstreet is building a $17 million Shilo Inn next to the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. The hotel will include a 115,300 s.f., 160-unit hotel and a 16,002 s.f. restaurant building. The complete site is 11.86 acres, with th... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Mountain Creek WWTP Goes On Line! | ||
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The Mountain Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant went into full operation in July 2005. The Trinity River Authority held a special opening ceremony at the plant site on July 20th.
Due to high growth in the area, the City of Midlothian’s 0.9 MGD w... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| 2004 | ||
| G.I.S. Automates Floodplain Mapping | ||
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Recent software advances are now making possible the dream of integration between Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) and floodplain modeling. Until recently, floodplain characteristics such as elevation and width were accomplished through analys... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Community Connections – Pflugerville's Sidewalk Program A Success | ||
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As part of an ongoing sidewalk maintenance and repair project, the City of Pflugerville contracted with The Wallace Group to bring various sidewalks into compliance with current state and federal accessibility regulations. The project included the de... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Design Underway for CMTA Sidewalks for the City of Austin | ||
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The City of Austin contracted with the Wallace Group to manage the design of over 15,000 linear feet of 6-foot concrete sidewalk. The work consists of demolition and removal of non-compliant sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and curb ramps. The new constr... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Fast Tracking Corporation Parkway | ||
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Corporation Parkway was a "rush" project for a new Tractor Supply Regional Distribution Center and a new Wal-Mart Regional Return Center. Firm completion dates were required to not delay the tractor supply site at the east end of the project. The des... More Author: David Marek, P.E. |
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| 2003 | ||
| Cooperative Effort Results In New Wastewater Treatment Facility | ||
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Due to high growth in the area, the City of Midlothian’s 0.9 MGD wastewater treatment facility is operating at approximately 90% rated capacity. The City contracted with the Wallace Group in 1999 to prepare a study on treatment alternatives. Recomme... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Construction Begins On Killeen 30-Inch Force Main Extension | ||
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On Tuesday, January 14, 2003, bids were opened and read aloud for the construction of a 30” Force Main Extension. This project consists of approximately 380 Feet of 30” pipe, fittings, concrete, and appurtenances required to extend an existing 30” Fo... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Donation To TSTC Helps Restarted Land Surveying Program Get Back On Track |
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By BRIAN GAAR Tribune-Herald staff writer A restarted land surveying program at Texas State Technical College got a boost last week when some needed equipment was donated by a local business. Lee Hilliard, chairwoman of TSTC's Geogra... More Author: Brian Gaar - Waco Tribune Herald |
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| Distribution and Collection Improvements US Highway 84 Annexation, Waco, Texas |
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The City of Waco annexed 2,800 acres of partially developed and rapidly developing territory in 1998. The Wallace Group assisted the City in most of the required infrastructure, including transmission mains, wastewater interceptors, and water towers.... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Moffat WSC Presented Check For Water System Improvements | ||
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USDA representatives were on hand to present Moffat WSC a loan/grant check for $1,307,700.00. The presentation was made during USDA Rural Development's regional meeting on May 28th in Crawford, Texas. Receiving the check were Art Ballard, Moffat WSC ... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Grove WSC Presented Check For Water Improvements | ||
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USDA representatives were on hand to present Grove WSC a loan/grant check for $1,145,200.00. The presentation was made during the Grove WSC Fund Award Ceremony. Receiving the check were Victor Dutschmann, Board member, Lloyd Arldt, Board Member, and ... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Wallace Group Dives Into Issue Of Local Drainage Problems | ||
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The Waco City Council voted in April to contract with The Wallace Group to study Waco's drainage problems. The council voted unanimously to commission the study. Our task at hand is to create Waco's first drainage master plan since 1960. The Wall... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Basic Floodplain Management 101 Workshop - A Great Success! |
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Held June 18, 2003 in Grand Prairie, Texas, the Basic Floodplain Management 101 Workshop had a tremendous response. Over 100 attendees representing 50 cities gained valuable knowledge concerning the floodplain issues facing them. The workshop includ... More Author: Webmaster |
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| The Wallace Group Named One Of The Nation's 100 HOTTEST Engineering Firms |
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Announced June 16, The Wallace Group, Inc. ranked 45th in the nation as one of the fastest growing firms in the Engineering, Architecture, Planning, & Environmental - Consulting Industry - based on gross revenue growth from 1999-2002.
“It’s awe... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| National SkillsUSA Championship Awarded To James Wick |
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After winning State Level Architectural Drafting Competitions in March 2003, Wacoan James Wick went on to win the National Level Championship. The 39th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held by SkillsUSA–VICA on June 26, 2003 in Kansas... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Waco Awards WTP Expansion Project to The Wallace Group-CH2MHill- Malcolm Pirnie Team |
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The City of Waco has recently selected The Wallace Group – CH2MHill – Malcolm Pirnie team for expansion and improvement of the city’s water infrastructure. This project will simultaneously increase capacity, alleviate growing taste and odor issues in... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| 2002 | ||
| Site Development for Iron Rock Ranch Apartments | ||
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DMC Builders (of the reputable Dinerstein Companies, Inc.) contracted with The Wallace Group to complete all site related functions for a new multi-family housing project on 24.795 acres in Austin, Texas. Our Austin staff, headed by David Smith, P.E.... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Design Of New Pressure Plane Meets The Needs Of Killeen's Robert Gray Joint-Use Airport |
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The Robert Gray Joint-Use Airport is becoming a reality and the City of Killeen was faced with extending water to serve the airport, the new airport industrial park, and the newly annexed area along Clear Creek Road. The City’s high-pressure plane, w... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Fire Hydrant Testing In Progress On Waco Water System Study |
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The Wallace Group, Inc. is currently performing fire hydrant tests and recording pressures throughout the City of Waco water system to help calibrate the computer model of the Waco water system. Waco has 5 separate pressure planes. They installed 8 d... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| New Waterline Provides Vital Water Supply To West, Texas | ||
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A reprint of an article in the Waco Tribune Herald. The Wallace Group provided all engineering and surveying services for this exciting project.
By MICHELLE HILLEN Tribune-Herald staff writer WEST — With the twist of a wrenc... More Author: Waco Tribune Herald |
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| Crossing Place – New Apartments For Today's Students | ||
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Recently completed and currently available for students at the University of Texas in Austin, Crossing Place Apartments are geared for a multifaceted environment that fosters academic and social growth. Apartments are available to 2 or 4 roommates, c... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Working To Improve Waco's Water Quality - With Advanced Technology | ||
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If you have great tasting drinking water – odds are you take it for granted. But, if not, or if something changes in your current water, you quickly realize how important and wonderful it is to have great tasting water. The City of Waco has been fac... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Construction Begins On Eagle's Landing Project | ||
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Awarded to The Wallace Group, Inc. in the Spring of 2002, design of the Eagle's Landing Project is nearing completion. The Eagle's Landing project includes 240 apartment units on 49 acres in Northeast Austin. The units are priced to be 'very affordab... More Author: Webmaster |
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| 2001 | ||
| Top Station In The Nation | ||
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ExxonMobil Corp. is pumped up about one of its Austin gas stations. As reported in the 4/23/01 issue of the Austin Business Journal, the company's station at 9061 Research Blvd. posts the highest sales per square foot of any ExxonMobil store in the c... More Author: Austin Business Journal |
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| New Pressure Planes Improve The Duncanville Water System | ||
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The City of Duncanville receives treated water from the City of Dallas via three pump stations located in the north, the southeast, and the southwest. These stations pump water into three elevated tanks. Duncanville was experiencing two problems wi... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Construction Begins For New EDC Building | ||
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Led by Project Manager Darrell Vickers, A.I.A., design of a new EDC Building for the City of Copperas Cove has been completed. Aycock Construction was awarded construction of the 6,000 square foot facility following a bid opening on September 6, 2001... More Author: Darrell Vickers, A.I.A. |
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| Moody ISD Sports Complex - Construction Is Underway | ||
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4/16/01 Update Construction is underway for the Moody High School Sports Complex. The new stadium will hold 2,582 fans in the bleachers. The field and track was designed as a horseshoe shaped bowl. The north end is the open end and has been f... More Author: Webmaster |
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| City of Waco Planning For Future Growth | ||
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The City of Waco continues to make great strides in planning for future growth and needs in the community and surrounding areas. The Wallace Group has been a key element in this effort. During the past year, we have worked closely with the City of Wa... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E., R.P.L.S. |
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| Global Position System (GPS) Being Used At The Wallace Group! | ||
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The Wallace Group is committed to utilizing the latest technological advances within the engineering and surveying fields in order to provide our clients with an on-time, cost-effective, quality product.
One of these technological advances is t... More Author: Webmaster |
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| Infiltration/Inflow Services - Helping Create A Blueprint For City Expansion | ||
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This photo is of two Wallace Group employees, Ed Hale and L.D. Mayes, setting up a portable flow meter in a 36-inch wastewater collection system line. This City of Waco project includes analyzing a portion of the sanitary sewer system to see if it ca... More Author: Ed Hale |
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| Design-Build Used To Fast Track City Of Gatesville's New WWTP | ||
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In April 1999, the Texas Department of Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found the City of Gatesville to be significantly out of compliance for the city’s Leon River Wastewater Treatment P... More Author: Webmaster |
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| New Improvements Meet Growth Needs In Chisholm Trail SUD | ||
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Rapid growth has required Chisholm Trail SUD to implement several water distribution projects. The original project included the Sundance Subdivision along FM 1869. Careful placement of the pump station reduced the head requirements on the pumps, sav... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Waco Water Treatment Pilot Testing Of Advanced Methods | ||
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Drinking Water Quality – if you have great tasting water – odds are you take it for granted. But, if not, or if something changes in your current water, you quickly realize how important and wonderful it is to have great tasting water. The City of W... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| 32 Miles of 72-Inch Pipe - Construction Underway! | ||
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The City of Irving found itself in litigation with its partner, the North Texas Municipal Water District after the completion of Phase I of the Lake Chapman (Cooper) project. Phase I consisted of an intake structure, raw water pumping station, and ap... More Author: Bob Wallace, P.E. |
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| Water and Wastewater Improvements Designed To Meet Growth In Southwest Waco | ||
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Development along the Highway 84 Corridor made it necessary for the City of Waco to improve the utilities in that area. The Wallace Group originally contracted with Waco in January 2000 for 4 phases of design and construction administration of both w... More Author: Webmaster |
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