Houston Reaches Key Milestone in 72-inch Water Line Infrastructure Upgrade (Source: Civil + Structural Engineer)
By Civil + Structural Engineer Media
Houston Public Works has reached a significant milestone in its secondary Southwest Pump Station refill line, marking a critical step in modernizing the city’s water infrastructure with a $120 million investment that strengthens water delivery and system resiliency for key areas. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a leading planning, engineering, and program management firm, served as the technical advisor and successfully oversaw the completion of three out of four major construction contracts that will complete the refill line.
As part of the project, a new 72-inch water line replaces an aging 66-inch transmission line constructed in the 1980s. This upgrade increases capacity to meet growing demand while ensuring critical redundancy for the Southwest Pump Station. The pump station serves not only city residents but also key institutions such as hospitals and research facilities in the Texas Medical Center, Uptown business districts and residents in Southwest Houston.
