Crems completing additional electrical and cabling work across Nereda basins
New Update: Wastewater Wednesdays!
Last week, crews continued final site restoration across the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility property. Work focused on installing sod and operating irrigation systems in common areas to establish permanent ground cover, along with final grading and paving to support proper drainage and long term site stability. Contractors also continued addressing remaining punch list items throughout the facility while equipment start ups and system checks allowed operators to gain familiarity with the plant’s treatment equipment and computerized control systems.
This week, crews are completing additional electrical and cabling work across the Nereda basins. This work connects key treatment components, including the sludge thickeners and water level correction tanks, to the electrical building so they can communicate with the facility’s control and monitoring systems. Once operational, these connections will allow operators to track water levels, adjust treatment processes, and manage flows in real time. Crews are also installing gate control actuators throughout the facility, which will allow operators to remotely open and close process gates as wastewater moves through the different stages of treatment. At the same time, contractors are completing programming for the facility’s security system to ensure the site has controlled access and monitoring.
Across the city, work continues on the conveyance system improvements that will transport wastewater to the new facility. The conveyance system is the network of underground force mains and pump stations that carry wastewater from homes and businesses to the treatment plant. These upgrades are a crucial component of relocating the wastewater treatment plant because the new facility cannot operate without the infrastructure that delivers wastewater to it. By constructing new pipelines and upgrading key pump stations, FPUA is building the backbone that will connect the community’s wastewater system to the new inland facility. Without these improvements, wastewater would not be able to reach the new plant for treatment. This work ensures that once the facility is fully operational, wastewater from across the city can be safely and reliably transported for treatment, supporting long term environmental protection and system reliability.
These projects represent a long-term investment in the community. FPUA is working diligently to modernize critical infrastructure, protect local waterways, and build a more sustainable wastewater system for the people of Fort Pierce. By relocating the treatment facility and strengthening the conveyance network, these improvements help ensure reliable service and environmental stewardship for generations to come.
Also, we’d like to thank all of our partners, contractors, vendors, and crew 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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