Construction on the site continues to deliver measurable results
NEW UPDATE: Wastewater Wednesdays!
Last week, crews continued making visible progress toward the new Mainland Water Reclamation Facility. Interior finishing moved forward inside the Operations and Maintenance building, pushing the space closer to operational use. In the treatment area, key equipment was installed to begin removing grit and debris from incoming flow. Along Avenue B, conveyance crews verified underground utilities and implemented traffic control as preparation for force main installation. Residents may notice equipment and project signage along the corridor, a direct signal that the system upgrade is accelerating.
This week construction activity on the plant site continues to deliver measurable results. Final interior finishing is wrapping up inside the Operations and Maintenance building, setting the foundation for daily field coordination once the facility goes live. In the main electrical building, additional high-voltage switchgear has been installed, strengthening the power backbone for future operations. At the headworks, crews are completing the stacked tray grit system and influent piping, critical components that prepare the wastewater flow for biological treatment.
Citywide Conveyance Progress.
Across Fort Pierce, crews are moving work forward on several upgrades that will carry wastewater to the new Mainland Water Reclamation Facility. These improvements are happening in different parts of the city, and each one plays a role in building a stronger, more resilient system.
At the Moore’s Creek Booster Station, the project is moving through the internal purchasing process and is on track to go before the FPUA Board on November 18. The site plan has already been submitted to the city for site plan review. This location will help move flow efficiently through the new system once the upgrades are complete.
Along Glenview Avenue, design work for the new force main continues to move forward. The design is approximately sixty percent complete, and the alignment has been revised to shift the pipe two feet in order to avoid an existing four-inch PVC line. The team will verify the final alignment by completing test holes in the corridor. The next steps include submitting redline edits so updated plan and profile drawings can be produced, while survey crews coordinate to confirm utility locations along the route. This keeps the project on a clear path toward construction.
On the west side of town, design work also continues for the East Force Main, which will extend from Edwards Road toward the Le Strange property. The design team reviewed comments and is updating the plans to keep this segment on schedule.
In the Downtown area, work is already visible as part of the city’s coordination with the Kings Landing roadway improvements. Crews are setting up traffic control near the Moore’s Creek bridge to prepare the area for upcoming construction activity. The bridge is scheduled for demolition in December, and during that time a temporary force main will be installed to keep wastewater service operating without interruption.
All of these efforts are moving in parallel, reinforcing momentum across the map and positioning Fort Pierce for a more resilient and future-ready wastewater system.
As always, we’d like to thank all of our partners, contractors, vendors, and crews who are helping us deliver this important project to our customers! FPUA is grateful for this project with industry leaders Globaltech, Inc., Haskell and Hazen, the site designers and build team; TLC Diversified, Inc., re-routing the conveyance system to redirect wastewater flows away from the Indian River Lagoon; Kimley-Horn, the conveyance system designers, and the sub-contractors working so hard to keep this project safe and on schedule.
We are also thankful for the partnership with the City of Fort Pierce in this infrastructure improvement effort that will benefit the Fort Pierce community for generations to come.
Take a virtual tour of the new Mainland Wastewater Reclamation Facility at:
https://www.sustainablesewer.net/videos
Thank you as always for your support and interest!
