Construction has formally kicked off at three of Burlington, Vermont’s wastewater treatment facilities. The project, constructed by PC Construction, in partnership with engineer Wright-Pierce, includes upgrades to the headworks facilities at the Main WWTF, North WWTF and East WWTF.
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak was joined by Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, officials from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Public Works Director Chapin Spencer, Water Resources Division Director Megan Moir, Lake Champlain Committee Executive Director Jenny Patterson, PC Construction President / CEO Matt Cooke and Water Resources staff to celebrate a ceremonial groundbreaking for this once-in-a-generation upgrade to the city’s wastewater facilities.
The project, which began initial construction activities earlier this month, is the beginning of a phased, multi-year upgrade and modernization effort. This phase will improve screening and grit removal infrastructure at all three facilities to help reduce downstream pollution, protect infrastructure and support future upgrades.
“Taken collectively, these projects will reduce overflow pollution to Lake Champlain, refurbish or replace old infrastructure, and secure wastewater treatment capacity — improvements which will support desperately-needed new housing and a thriving business community,” said Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore.
Construction of this phase will wrap up late next summer.