The Richland-Chambers Pipeline Lowering project was a critical first step in building the $2-billion Integrated Pipeline Project, a 150-mile transmission pipeline between Tarrant Regional Water District and Dallas Water Utilities. It will increase the water supply in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The existing 90-in.-dia pipeline had to be lowered to accommodate future construction and operation of a 108-in. raw water pipeline. The work had to be done in no more than 45 days, which was the longest TRWD could shut down the pipeline and maintain contracted service to customers. The contractor proposed a 38-day operation and delivered the project seven days early, roughly $260,000 under the guaranteed maximum price.