Blue plains tunnel, usa
20 miles of tunnels to control sewer overflows
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is implementing its $2.6 billion long-term control plan for combined sewer overflows, known as the DC Clean Rivers Project (DCCR).
The DCCR is comprised of 20 miles of tunnels to capture and convey wastewater to a nearby treatment center.
As a central part of this project, the Blue Plains Tunnel includes a 25 ft-diameter tunnel, 24,000 ft-long, with bolted/gasketed precast concrete liner, and five shafts.
PROJECT DETAILS
LOCATION:
Washington DC, USA
PERIOD:
2013-2015
CLIENT:
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
COWI'S SERVICES:
- Resident engineering
- Construction management for tunnels and shafts
- Inspection services
- Environmental and permit compliance monitoring
- Field engineering
Get in contact
Steven Kramer
Senior Vice President
Tunnels, United States
Tel:
+1 973 379 6699
svkm@cowi.com