Construction Update September 2026

September brought progress above and below ground at the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant construction site, as crews cleared demolition debris, continued large-diameter pipe work, and began preparing for piping beneath the new building.

Clearing the way

Crews hauled away the final debris from the demolition of Regulator House 3, collecting removed metal for recycling.

The final loadout of Regulator House 3 demolition, including more metal to be recycled. Regulator House 4, which is also slated for demolition, sits in the distance.

Progress underground

Work continued on the 60- and 72-inch raw water transmission pipes, including checks to confirm their alignment and elevation before concrete encasement. These steps prepare the piping to be covered as work moves toward backfilling and restoring the surrounding area.

The top left of the photo shows the new 60- and 72-inch pipes being backfilled with concrete. 

Preparing for the new building

Crews also removed old underground piping and began excavating for a new 30-inch backwash supply line beneath the future building. Workers checked trench elevations and prepared sections for concrete placement.

Digging for the new 30-inch backwash supply piping that will be underneath the new building.

Setting grade for the 30-inch backwash supply pipes.

The new West Parish Water Treatment Plant site in late September, 2026.

Construction workers on a crisp fall day at the site.