City Corporation of Russellville’s solids handling project was awarded the 2019 ACEC Arkansas Engineering Excellence Award in the water/wastewater category. Efficient solids handling is a vital component of all successful wastewater treatment plants, but producing Class A sludge is a step above. City Corporation takes its role in protecting the public health and being good stewards of the environment seriously. Presented with a challenging timeline and limited construction funds, they elected to employ the design-build project delivery method. They selected a team led by local contractor Van Horn Construction that included Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. as the design engineer. The new 17 dry tons/day thermal lime stabilization solids handling process is housed in an 8,000 square foot operations building and includes features to simplify cleaning and solids conveyance.
Two other HW projects were recognized by ACEC/A with Honorable Mentions:
2019 Winner: Water & Wastewater Category
Beyond Solids Handling: City Corporation
Provides Sustainable Solution
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2019 Honorable Mention
Pump Station & Force Main Evaluation Study: Reducing SSOs in Fort Smith, AR
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2019 Honorable Mention
Utility Regionalization
A Success in Central Arkansas
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