PC Construction Breaks Ground For Bunnell Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

The City of Bunnell, in collaboration with PC Construction and CPH Consulting, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the Bunnell Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. This project has been years in the making and is the first step of many as the City continues to focus its efforts on bringing the plant up to advanced wastewater treatment standards and meeting environmental sustainability requirements.

The original facility was built in the early 1970s and has only had two substantive upgrades, in 1992 and 2004. Upgrading the facility to advanced wastewater treatment standards will help the City accommodate its dynamic growth while reducing impacts on the environment.

This expansion will double the plant’s treatment capacity from 0.600 million gallons per day (MGD) to 1.200 MGD. It will also essentially eliminate all wet weather discharges, thus significantly reducing its total nitrogen and total phosphorus loads to local waters. Currently, the City’s cumulative annual total effluent discharges to the environment include more than 6,000 pounds per year of total nitrogen and 720 pounds per year of total phosphorus.

"Today marks the next step toward progress for the City of Bunnell as we continue to move forward with several projects. All the projects the City has taken on will enhance the quality of life for current and future citizens and businesses. We are committed to our vision of ensuring our community is functional, sustainable, and ready for the growth we anticipate. The expansion of our Wastewater Treatment Plant will more than double the City’s ability to treat and process wastewater. This is a testament to what we can achieve as we work together for the City of Bunnell, and it underscores our commitment to preparing for Bunnell’s growth, progress and continued excellence," said Mayor Catherine D. Robinson, City of Bunnell.

“PC Construction is excited to partner with the City of Bunnell to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility,” said PC Construction President / CEO Matt Cooke. “This region is home to many of our employee owners, all who are committed to securing safe water and wastewater infrastructure for Florida’s future. This project is a shining example of how improving aging facilities will keep growing communities safe, sustainable and vibrant.”

About PC Construction
PC Construction offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. A construction industry leader for over 60 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owners. For more information, visit pcconstruction.com.