Visible progress continues with the final stages of civil sitework
New Update: Wastewater Wednesdays
Last week, crews continued system testing and performance adjustments at the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility (WRRF) as preparations move forward for startup. Bringing the facility online in phases this March will allow operators to carefully monitor equipment performance and treatment processes as wastewater flows are gradually introduced. This measured approach supports operational stability and helps ensure consistent, reliable service from day one.
This week, visible progress continues with the final stages of civil sitework. Crews are re-grading disturbed areas and installing sod and hydroseed in common spaces to restore the site and promote proper drainage and stabilization. These finishing efforts mark an important step toward overall project completion. Inside the facility, equipment start-ups are underway, and vendors are conducting on-site training sessions with FPUA staff. This hands-on training allows operators to become familiar with the plant’s new treatment equipment, mechanical systems, and computerized controls, ensuring they are prepared to operate and monitor the facility effectively once flows begin.
On the conveyance side, construction remains active along Avenue B between U.S. 1 and North 7th Street with installation of a new 16-inch force main. At Moore’s Creek, demolition of the existing bridge continues to allow replacement of approximately 700 linear feet of 18-inch force main and associated water main infrastructure. Force mains are pressurized pipelines that transport wastewater from pump stations to the treatment facility. These improvements are a necessary step in strengthening the conveyance system and supporting the planned redirection of wastewater flows to the new inland plant.
Together, the facility and conveyance components are designed to function as one coordinated system. As conveyance segments are completed, they create the pathway needed to transition flows safely and gradually, reinforcing system reliability while preparing for long-term service needs.
Also, 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.
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Reclamation Facility at: https://www.sustainablesewer.net/wastewaterwednesdays
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Thank you as always for your support and interest.
