Construction nearly complete of deep injection well pump station
NEW UPDATE: Wastewater Wednesdays!
Last week, crews focused on finishing touches at the O&M building. Flooring was completed, storefront doors were installed, and patio entryways were readied for use. At the headworks, major elements like the staircase, grit collection equipment, and protective pipe coatings were put in place, moving the structure another step closer to being ready for operations.
This week, the work shifted toward some of the most important systems of the new Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility. Welders and craftsmen have been fabricating and fitting stainless steel process air piping to the biological reactors, a critical step in preparing the plant for treatment. At the deep injection well pump station, construction is nearly complete, with crews finishing light pole installation and electrical terminations. Inside the headworks, the grit chambers and influent channels are now clearly taking shape, giving us a first look at the entry point where wastewater will begin its treatment journey.
Work on the conveyance system is also wrapping up. The design build team walked the site this week to check for any final details before turnover. The last big task is paving along Okeechobee Road to Edwards Road, which is scheduled for the next two weeks. Once complete, this corridor will officially connect the new facility into the city’s system.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming staff from Indian River State College and members of Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis for guided tours of the site. The visits were a great experience, and FPUA was glad to share progress with them, answer their questions, and highlight how the project will benefit the community for years to come.
Every milestone shows how far we’ve come and reflects FPUA’s commitment to openness, accountability, and innovation as we build a facility designed to protect the environment and deliver reliable service for Fort Pierce.
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!
