PCL Pushes Forward Mega Water Projects

PCL is based out of Denver, Colorado and Edmonton in Alberta, Canada.

Source : EPA

January 22, 2025

Author : Alex Bustillos

PCL Construction is making great progress on large water projects across the United States. These projects, which cost anywhere from $350 million to over $1 billion, are designed to modernize aging water systems and address the country’s growing water needs.

The U.S. loses about 2.1 trillion gallons of water every year because of old and failing infrastructure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. With population growth, climate challenges, and rising costs, the federal government has stepped up, allocating over $50 billion in 2021 to improve water and wastewater systems. 

The investment has led to a wave of large-scale projects, such as water treatment plants capable of handling millions of gallons daily.

PCL Construction’s expertise plays a critical role in these complex projects. For example, the company is expanding the Desert Dunes Water Reclamation Facility in Yuma, Arizona. This $100 million project will double the facility’s capacity to treat 6.6 million gallons of water per day, adding modern features like ultraviolet disinfection systems.

Similarly, in San Diego, PCL is working with Stantec to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant

Once completed, the facility will treat 50 million gallons of water daily, improving water quality for communities in San Diego and Tijuana.

“The unprecedented investment in mega water infrastructure projects across North America underscores the critical need for specialized expertise and integrated team efforts. Successful execution of these projects hinges on having a general contractor with the right experience and skillset to manage the complexities involved.” says Richard Hewitt, a leader at PCL.

PCL’s commitment to teamwork, innovation, and sustainability makes sure that these massive projects succeed. They are not just fixing today’s problems but also preparing water systems for future generations.

Category : Public Works

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