MWH Awarded CMAR Contract by Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District

The Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District has awarded MWH a construction management at-risk (CMAR) contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Nutrient Upgrade Phase A Improvements in Millbury, MA.

Construction will begin in the summer of 2017. The project consists of modifications to existing aeration tanks, open valve aeration control, hydraulic improvements, magnesium hydroxide, supplemental carbon building, electrical main service, air pollution control (RTO) improvements, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

“It is a privilege to be selected by Upper Blackstone to construct the (WWTF) Nutrient Upgrade Phase A Improvements,” said Anthony Accardi, vice president and MWH northeast regional director. “We are committed to providing high-quality services for this significant project that will meet the needs of this growing area, while also aligning with the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District leadership in expanding the CMAR delivery within New England.”

The facility will remain in operation during construction. The project is expected to be complete by April 2019.