Chetolah Creek Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility Improvements

Challenge met

A CAS Constructors joint venture generated multiple value engineering ideas to help the city meet its budget for Chetolah Creek Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility, ultimately saving the city $4 million. Construction of the new plant was completed adjacent to the existing facility, which was kept in operation throughout construction. To transition to the new systems, the team completed extensive tie-in work, including multiple overnight tie-ins when flow was lower. Completing the final tie-in required bypassing the city’s flow for a week, so CAS Constructors developed detailed plans with the city and its engineer to ensure all stakeholders agreed with and understood the approach. Despite Hays receiving near-record rainfall, substantial completion was achieved nearly two months ahead of schedule. The collaborative strength of the design-build delivery format allowed the entire team, including the City of Hays, the City’s engineer, and the design-build joint venture, to identify and resolve issues efficiently.