Sewer Construction
Islip, NY receives $7.2 million grant to build new sewer pipe
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $7.2 million grant to the town of Islip, New York, for construction of a new sewer pipe to support local businesses.
New York governor rolls out $255 million in grants for water infrastructure upgrades
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made $255 million available in state grants for critical water and sewer infrastructure projects that will protect the state's public health and the environment, the governor said on Thursday.
Boston commissioners advance $150 million sewer separation project
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission has advanced the next phase of the East Boston Sewer Separation project, involving separating approximately 230 acres of combined sewer area, along with installing new storm drains, updating existing sewers, replacing adjacent aging water mains, and modifying existing regulator structures.
Inflation rates taking toll on new US infrastructure projects
Inflation is taking a toll on infrastructure projects across the U.S., driving up costs so much that state and local officials are postponing projects, scaling back others and reprioritizing their needs.
Vermont governor approves $104 million budget for water infrastructure projects
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed an $8.1 billion state budget into law that delegates $104 million to water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure projects.
West Virginia city officials discuss tapping federal relief money for water, sewer projects
Members of the Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council discussed using federal pandemic relief money to fund stormwater and sanitary sewer projects during a city council meeting last week.
Sacramento gets $3.5 million federal funding for stormwater projects
Sacramento, Calif., will get $3.5 million in federal funding to help pay for underground reservoirs to harden parts of the combined storm and sewage system within the city’s aging underground infrastructure.
Montgomery County, Ky kicks off construction on $65M sewer project
The Montgomery County Sewer Modernization and Revitalized Treatment (SMART) Project broke ground at the Western Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Boone County, Kentucky. The construction includes a new pump station and a pretreatment facility at the site.
NY completes $148M investment in infrastructure upgrades to reduce flooding
The $148 million investment in Southern Brooklyn brings 6.5 miles of new sewers to reduce flooding and improve the health of Fresh Creek and Jamaica Bay.
South Dakota water board grants $431 million for rural water system infrastructure upgrades
The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources approved $431 million in grants and loans for almost 30 rural water systems throughout the state.
STV infrastructure projects win American Council of Engineering Companies awards
STV, an engineering, architectural, planning and program and construction management services company, earned awards for sewer, water and wastewater projects from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Mississippi investing nearly $25M in site development
Mississippi invests in site development including improvements to water and sewer systems.
Mississippi City Increases Water and Sewer Rates More Than 16%
A Mississippi city will see a significant increase in water and sewer bills to pay loans from the state.
Baltimore Reports 2 Sewer Discharges of Unknown Amounts
Two sewer discharges were reported releasing an unknown amount in Baltimore.
Details of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Affecting the Underground Construction Industry
The numbers are out for the bipartisan infrastructure plan that will allocate money to help improve the country's infrastructure.
Indiana Sewage Tunnel Project Completes Latest Phase
Fort Wayne finished its new sewer tunnel after 14 years of construction.
Reiss Engineering and CHA Consulting Now CHA
CHA Consulting acquired Reiss Engineering and rebranded its name to CHA.
City of Houston Selects LAN to Design New Sewer Line
LAN has been selected to design a new sewer line in Houston, Texas.
City of Laredo to Build Sewer Tunnel for Water Transportation to Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Laredo in Texas is set to build a new sewer tunnel for transportation of wastewater from the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Stantec to Lead Major Wastewater Development Project in Egypt
Global engineering services company Stantec has been selected to head up a massive wastewater infrastructure improvement project for the Fayoum governate in Egypt.
Lametti & Sons Completes Complex Microtunneling Project
Lametti & Sons recently completed a complex microtunneling project as part of a $5 billion infrastructure development in Rochester, MN.
North Carolina Rural Communities Getting Over $2 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant requests to local governments in excess of $2.5 million to improve and update water and sewer infrastructure.
Construction Begins to Repair Damage From 120 Million Gallon Sewer Leaks in Florida
Construction has begun to repair damaged sewer lines in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida after nearly 130 million gallons of sewer water leaked over several days last December.
Queens, New York Breaks Ground on $139 Million Upgrade Project
A New York neighborhood has broken ground on a $139 million renovation across 25 blocks which will include, among other things, several miles of sewer and water infrastructure upgrades.
Illinois Governor Signs $45 Billion State Construction Bill
Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a plan that will pour $45 billion into state construction projects to build and upgrade roads, bridges, parks and schools — and will require drivers, smokers and gamblers to pick up the tab.
City of Detroit to Upgrade Aging Water, Sewer Systems
Water and sewer systems across Detroit are being upgraded neighborhood by neighborhood.
Louisville, KY Set to Build $200 Million Sewer Tunnel
In order to protect itself from waterway overflow, the City of Louisville is preparing to build a 20-foot wide underground sewer tunnel, to the tune of $200 million.
Worker Rescued After Trench Collapse in Western Michigan
A construction worker has been hospitalized after being rescued from a trench that collapsed in western Michigan.
EPA Announces $2.6 Billion in Availability for Water Improvement Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $2.6 billion in new funds to assist states, tribes and territories with improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.
Montana Governor OKs $400 Million in Infrastructure Spending
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state's economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work.
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