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Structural and utility enhancements across the site

This week, construction efforts have focused on structural and utility enhancements across the site. At the headworks structure, crews are nearing completion of the final grit chamber wall pours, bringing this area closer to its finished form.

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Framing and final plumbing nearing completion

This week, the O&M building reached a major visual milestone with the installation of colored veneer block, giving the exterior a cohesive and durable finish that matches the maintenance bay walls.

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HVAC and plumbing now installed!

This week we can see some new progress inside the O&M building, as crews are working to frame out the walls, HVAC, and plumbing of the second floor offices and control room.

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Updates on critical infrastructure installments

Notable developments are underway on the Main Electrical Building, which will house the plant’s high-voltage switchgear and motor drives, along with a dedicated generator room for the relocated 3MW generator from the IWRF.

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Crews putting final touches on masonry walls

This week, the pace hasn’t slowed. Aerial shots reveal the evolving landscape around the Main Electrical and Blower Buildings, where crews are putting the final touches on masonry walls—setting the stage for the upcoming roof and slab work.

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O&M building being prepped for concrete roof pour

This week, crews are tackling multiple tasks at once. The O&M building is being prepped for its concrete roof pour, while masonry walls are being waterproofed in anticipation of the colored veneer block installation.

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Chlorine contact chamber reaching its final wall pour

 This week, exciting developments are taking shape. At the Nereda basins, crews are making significant progress on the pipe support structure, a crucial step in delivering process air and electronic control to each reactor.

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Kicking off the new year with continued progress

Last week, on the final Wastewater Wednesday of 2024, we reflected on the significant progress of the FPUA sewer treatment plant on Energy Lane. Despite weather challenges and minor delays, construction is on schedule and within budget, with 50% of the work completed and most structures finished.

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Wrapping up a productive 2024!

On the first day of 2025, a Wastewater Wednesday, we are full of gratitude and joy for the progress and updates that the last year has brought for the new FPUA sewer treatment plant being built on Energy Lane.

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Crews focused on first-floor interior framing

This week construction activities are advancing steadily. Crews are now focused on first-floor interior framing for the Operations and Maintenance building, while finalizing walls and slab work for the maintenance bays.

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Aqua Nereda basins wrapping up concrete phase

This week marks significant progress across the site. The Aqua Nereda basins and sludge buffer tanks are wrapping up their concrete phase, with crews preparing to move forward with the installation of piping, equipment, and stairways.

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Footers and slab framing nearing completion

The Operations and Maintenance building now features newly installed second-floor joists and decking, while the masonry walls of the maintenance bay continue to rise.

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Thank you to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for your generous support of $15 million granted toward this project. Disclaimer: This work is funded in part through a grant agreement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Resilient Florida Program. The views, statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Florida or any of its subagencies.