Project Description

Hawkins-Weir was contracted by the City of Fort Smith for the design and construction management of the Mill Creek Interceptor Improvements – Phase I. The purpose of the project is for capacity related improvements to assist in the elimination of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) during heavy rainfall events. The Mill Creek Interceptor Improvements – Phase I includes the installation of over 6,600 feet of 36-inch diameter interceptor sewer pipe, and over 1,300 feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer collection pipe. This project also includes approximately 300 feet of dry bore 54-inch diameter steel encasement pipe, 300 feet of fused HDPE carrier pipe, 40 sewer manholes, and an estimated 6,700 cubic yards of rock excavation. The Project was completed early at over 11% less than the original contract bid price.