Water Program & Conveyance Delivery for Nueces River Authority

Program management leadership + large-diameter pipelines and pump stations— delivered on time, on budget, and built for long-term reliability.

Why LAN?

  • Program Management Depth. LAN has led multi-year, multi-segment water programs, managing planning, design standards, permitting, scheduling, budgeting, and multi-firm teams at scale.

  • Large-Diameter Expertise. From 66–120-inch steel/ductile lines to complex tunneled crossings, we’ve delivered some of the largest conveyance projects in Texas.

  • Measurable Value. Documented cost savings through value engineering, alignment optimization, and market-timed delivery.

Project Gallery

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    Integrated Pipeline Project– Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD)

    LAN played a key role in the Integrated Pipeline Project (IPL), specifically as the lead designer for Section 15-1. The IPL is a major raw water conveyance system developed by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) to deliver over 350 million gallons per day to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The full program includes approximately 150 miles of 108-inch diameter pipeline, multiple pump stations, pressure reduction facilities, and complex interconnections with existing infrastructure. 

  • Construction workers in safety vests and helmets gather around a large circular structure at a construction site. A large crane extends over the site, with hooks hanging from its arm. The site is surrounded by greenery, with a body of water visible in the background.

    Lake Ralph Hall Raw Water – Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD)

    LAN serves as the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) for the Lake Ralph Hall Raw Water Conveyance System, a major water infrastructure project for the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) in Fannin, Hunt, and Collin Counties, Texas. Provided all conceptual design for the pipeline, pump station, and reservoir, including hydraulic and transient modeling, system head curve development, and design criteria. 

  • Aerial view of a highway construction site with large blue pipes laying on the ground, a partially constructed road, and surrounding trees and open land.

    Northeast Transmission Line – City of Houston

    LAN served as Program Manager and Technical Advisor for the City of Houston’s Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) project—the largest water transmission project in the city’s history. The NETL was developed in response to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District mandate to reduce groundwater pumping and mitigate land subsidence and flooding risks in the Houston region. The project was divided into 13 construction segments, each with unique challenges, including 56 tunneled crossings totaling approximately 13,400 linear feet under major highways, railroads, and bayous. 

  • Surface Water Transmission Program – City of Houston

    LAN has served as Program Manager for the City of Houston’s Surface Water Transmission Program (SWTP) for more than 30 years. The SWTP is a $660 million, multi-decade initiative designed to transition Houston’s water supply from groundwater to surface water, reducing land subsidence and supporting the region’s long-term water needs. 

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    Phase 1A and 1B Pipeline – Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA)

    LAN has played a central role in the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Phase 1A and 1B water supply projects, which are designed to deliver long-term, sustainable drinking water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer to rapidly growing communities along the I-35 corridor in Central Texas.

Our Leaders

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    Mackrena Ramos, PE

    Mackrena Ramos, PE, serves as Vice President, Business Group Director, and Principal-in-Charge at LAN, bringing more than 25 years of dedicated experience in the design and improvement of water systems. She has led some of Houston’s most significant water transmission and distribution projects, overseeing more than 300 miles of large-diameter pipelines—many exceeding 100 inches in diameter.

    Mackrena’s leadership has been central to the City of Houston’s $660 million Surface Water Transmission Program, where she managed project schedules, budgets, and technical oversight for decades. She also spearheaded the Northeast Transmission Line (NETL), a $450 million program involving over 16 miles of 108-inch steel pipelines, extensive tunneling, and stakeholder coordination. Beyond delivery, she has guided accelerated initiatives such as the Accelerated Surface Water Transmission Program, covering more than 40 miles of urban waterlines on compressed timelines.

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    Justin Reeves, PE, LEED AP

    Justin Reeves, PE, LEED AP, is Vice President and North Texas Business Group Director at LAN, based in Fort Worth. With more than 20 years of experience, he is nationally recognized for his leadership in program management, planning, and delivery of large-diameter conveyance pipelines, pump stations, and water infrastructure programs across Texas.

    Justin has provided executive oversight for more than 100 miles of large-diameter pipeline projects, serving as Principal-in-Charge on multimillion-dollar water supply and wastewater initiatives. His portfolio includes directing the Lake Ralph Hall Raw Water Conveyance System, one of North Texas’ largest water supply programs, which features 32 miles of raw water transmission pipeline, an 80-MGD pump station, and a balancing reservoir. He also led the Integrated Pipeline (IPL) Segment 15-1, delivering 15 miles of 108-inch steel pipeline with complex railroad and TxDOT crossings on an accelerated schedule and under budget. Earlier in his career, he played a critical role in Houston’s Surface Water Transmission Program (SWTP), a $660 million initiative to transition the city to surface water.