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Chip Bilger, Executive DirectorJeff Jessell, Engineering
SESSION 9 - WATER AND WASTEWATERCase Study of Construction during COVID-19
Raw Water Pipeline Project Phase 2
Project Background
COVID-19 Construction Waiver
Project Timeline
Project background
This project was cut from the original plant construction in 1972
The project was broken down into two phases to eliminate delays
Phase 1 involved the construction of a new $2.5 M pre-treatment building and contact basins which can be utilized for both raw water sources.
Today were going to be talking about Phase 2, which is the pipeline from the Blue Marsh Dam to the new pre-treatment building and contact basins
PA Essential Business List
PA Essential Business List
Water Utilities were considered essential
All Construction was considered non-essential
Construction Waiver
Do we need a waiver?
The state issued a list of essential activities
Underground utility construction was not on the list
We originally thought we would be exempt because the construction was on federal property
We decided to play it safe and request a waiver
Construction Waiver
The justification for the waiver was broken into three different justifications:
The first justification was Improved Water Quality
Construction Waiver
The second justification was that the project provided a Second Source of Supply
Construction Waiver
The third justification was that the project involved compliance concerns
Waiver Approval Letter
Waiver Approval Letter“In response to your request for an exemption from the applicability of the COVID-19 Orders, pursuant to the powers granted to us to protect the legitimate business, industry, and commerce of the Commonwealth, and to prevent and control the spread of disease, it has been determined that the business identified above, to the extent described in your application, plays a critical role in the manufacture and supply of goods and services necessary to sustain life, and may continue to operate at the physical location identified in your application.”
Waiver Approval Restrictions Although the project was given permission to proceed,
there were still many restrictions in place which hindered the construction process.
Equipment operators required to wear masks
No face-to-face meetings
Social distancing in the trench
Special approval for site scouting
Supply chain issues
Phase 2 Timeline Contract Start Date 12/10/2019
COVID-19 Restrictions 03/17/2020
Issued Waiver Letter Request 03/30/2020
Clearing and Grubbing Started 04/02/2020
Video inspection of 48” pipe 04/15/2020
Received Waiver Approval Letter 04/17/2020
US ACE Approval to install pipe 04/30/2020
Contractor starts to install pipe 06/10/2020
Original Substantial Completion Date 07/07/2020
Original Full and Final Completion Date 09/05/2020
Expected Completion Date Fall/Winter 2020?
Questions or Comments