Photo courtesy Hoffman Construction A new hydraulic pathway between two existing plant process ponds was created with 48-inch HDPE pipe.

Project description: Crews poured concrete at Diversion Structure 2 with the help of a 48-meter pump truck. As the first phase of a major expansion and upgrade, this project includes headwork improvements, the addition of two primary clarifiers, new trickling pumps, a new on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system, a new biosolids building and administration building improvements. All the work is being completed while keeping the existing plant operational. The contractor is meeting strict regulatory and environmental controls as construction proceeds at the water’s edge. Address: 4027 Fourth St. S.E., Everett Cost: $37.83 million (construction) $46.41 million (total) Type of contract: General contractor/ construction manager Start of construction: April 2005 Expected completion date: December 2006 Contractor: Hoffman Construction, 1505 Westlake Ave. N., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 286-6697 Engineer: Brown & Caldwell, 701 Pike St., Suite 1200, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 624-0100 Owner: City of Everett Project participants: N/A Copyright ©2006 Seattle Daily Journal and DJC.COM. Comments? Questions? Contact us.