Grand Canyon National Park is set to undergo a large infrastructure overhaul following the U.S. National Park Service’s awarding of a $208-million contract to replace the site’s aging Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL). Stronghold Engineering, Inc, Perris, Calif., secured the winning bid against a single competitor for the fixed-price contract. The contract was awarded on March 14.
According to NPS, the multi-year Transcanyon Waterline Project will ensure a 50-year sustainable water infrastructure for the park’s approximately six million annual visitors and 2,500 year-round residents. The project will encompass the replacement of the TCWL and upgrades to the associated water delivery system throughout the inner canyon and South Rim.