Pasco County Master Reuse System
Reclaimed water infrastructure and trenching
Quick Facts
Location
Land O’Lakes, Florida
Role
Prime Contractor
Completion Date
May 2017
Project Overview
The Central Pasco Beneficial Water Reuse Project, located in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, is a “Public–Private” venture involving Pasco County Utilities Service Branch (PCUSB), the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), and the 4G+1 Ranch. The project consists of constructing 15 independent cells, each with unique design features, including wetland delineation and buffers, deep zone layout and sizing, flow control paths, specific planting and seeding species, sequential aquatic zone paths, and constructed berms and islands. In total, the project created 133 wetted acres, allowing for 5 million gallons per day (MGD) of reclaimed water hydraulic load to infiltrate the heavily depleted Floridian and surficial aquifers within the region.
Project Highlights
260K
CY of Embankment
90,000
CY of Topsoil Placement
40,000
LF of Piping Network Installed and Placed
32,000
Man-Hours With 0 Lost-Time Accidents
Phillips Contribution
Phillips provided construction contractor services in a “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) role. As CMAR, Phillips was able to work collaboratively with the PCUSB, SWFWMD, and 4G+1 Ranch, as well as the Client Consultant, CH2M, throughout the design and construction phases. This facilitated successful collaboration between all parties throughout permitting, funding, estimating, contract negotiations, value engineering, operations and maintenance, landowner coordination, QA/QC, and construction services.
The project consisted of 15 non-linear independent cells, each with distinct elevations, grading, and specialized design aspects. Through a combination of GPS-enabled equipment and Trimble Access-compatible survey instruments, the project team performed all earthwork operations, including excavation, placement of embankment and topsoil, and installation of the piping network.
AWARDS
- Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals Environmental Excellence Award, 2017
- International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice, 2017
- Florida Water Environmental Association David W. York Water Reuse Award, 2017
- Water Environment Federation Project Excellence Award, 2018
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies National Environmental Achievement Award, 2018
- American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists Design Honor Award, 2018
- ENR Southeast Regional Award of Merit in Water/Environment, 2019
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