Main electrical building seeing substantial progress
NEW UPDATE: Wastewater Wednesdays!
Last week, the chlorine contact chamber construction stayed on track with final wall pours scheduled by month-end. Inside the O&M building, progress continued with first-floor framing and plumbing, while the second floor saw electrical rough-in completed, defining key spaces. HVAC ductwork installation began, and lighting fixtures were prepared for installation. A site tour for newly elected city and county commissioners provided a detailed briefing on the project’s progress, scope, and community benefits, including enhanced wastewater treatment capacity, sustainability, and resilience.
This week, the main electrical building is seeing substantial progress with the footers being finalized to prepare for the installation of critical electrical infrastructure. At the chlorine contact chamber, crews are in the final stages of preparation for next week’s last pour, marking a significant milestone in its construction. Inside the O&M building, attention is focused on the future control room, which is starting to take shape. This space, designed to house advanced monitoring systems, will enable operators to manage and optimize plant processes. Progress on HVAC ductwork continues, with lighting installations planned in the coming days to further illuminate the building’s development.
The Nereda basins are also advancing, with teams carefully evaluating finish options and staging interior pipe supports for upcoming installation. These supports are vital for ensuring the basins meet their role in advanced wastewater treatment. Each element of this week’s progress emphasizes the commitment to delivering a modern, efficient, and sustainable facility that will serve our community’s needs for years to come.
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.
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! We look forward to sharing more in 2025!
