CDM News - May 2008 - (Page 8) garnered the city the nickname “a city without limits.” And while this hub of commerce and transportation proudly boasts its remarkable heritage through four National Historic Districts and the annual Azalea Festival, it is also seeking to prepare for its future of growth and continued prosperity. A sustainable supply of safe drinking water for residents and customers was secured by expanding and upgrading Valdosta’s water treatment plant. The plant’s capacity was increased from 15 to 22.5 million gallons per day (mgd), enabling the city of approximately 55,000 to continue to accommodate an expand ing population and industrial growth. In addition to growing capacity, the plant’s processes were improved to prepare for anticipated regulations and increase plant operational efficiency. The Benefits of Design-Build CDM’s integrated design-build process delivered the expansion on time and under budget, without disrupting the service or quality of water delivered to residents during the 30-month construction period. “The benefit of design-build construction is that you get a very high level of collaboration with the client, in terms of cost, operations, and construction management,” said Donald E. Maurer, P.E., BCEE, CDM vice president and client service manager. “Because of this high level of cooperation, the project ran smoothly.” Steady growth in Valdosta, Georgia, and surrounding areas has Previous page and above: Highefficiency equipment allows the Valdosta plant to handle increased flows without requiring a larger facility. Valdosta Mayor John J. Fretti praised the project for its high quality and affordability. “This expansion to our water treatment plant solved our supply challenges using the best available treatment systems and technology to ensure the residents and businesses within our city have safe, clean water,” he said. “The city continues to provide our citizens the best quality water—and an ISO class 1 insurance rating—at the lowest cost.” In addition, the plant was upgraded to meet anticipated future water quality requirements, specifically for more stringent virusdeactivation levels.
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