Crews laying down curbs and landscaping
New Update: Wastewater Wednesdays
Last week marked a key shift toward operations readiness at the WRRF as crews completed final preparation on the disk filters and head-cell grit removal systems, moving critical process equipment closer to startup. In parallel, electrical teams prepared the facility for energization with its primary permanent power feed, positioning the plant for startup and execution activities. Progress also continued in the downtown conveyance area, where construction of the 16-inch PVC force main advanced between the Moore’s Creek utility bridge and the railroad at the King’s Landing property, remaining aligned with the overall execution plan.
This week we can see new progress at the O&M building, as crews are laying down the curbs and landscaping for the final push. We can also see how the coating crews are nearing the end of their work, painting all of the yard process piping and equipment across the plant. And finally, we now have our official monument sign installed at the front gate! We look forward to welcoming you all to the new Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 9th.
On the conveyance side, directional drilling is actively underway beneath the railroad, US-1, and into Avenue B. This critical crossing will allow for installation of a 30-inch casing that will house a 16-inch force main, advancing one of the most complex segments of the conveyance program and supporting the system improvements tied to the new facility.
Across both the plant and conveyance systems, work continues to progress well and remains aligned with the overall execution plan. Each milestone achieved brings the project closer to full operation and reinforces the long-term benefits this investment will deliver for reliability, resilience, and environmental protection in our community.
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.
Follow all the construction progress of the new Mainland Water.
Reclamation Facility at: https://www.sustainablesewer.net/wastewaterwednesdays
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!
