Mining and Tunneling / Wachusett Aqueduct

  • Wachusett Aqueduct 1
  • Wachusett Aqueduct 2
  • Wachusett Aqueduct 3
  • Wachusett Aqueduct 4
  • Wachusett Aqueduct 5
  • Wachusett Aqueduct 6

Contract Description

The Wachusett Aqueduct is a critical fresh water supply conduit used to supply drinking water to over 2.5 million people in eastern Massachusetts. The Work of this Contract consisted of cleaning, pressure grouting for water infiltration control, and providing a reinforced shotcrete lining to portions of the existing Wachusett Aqueduct. Additional work included culvert restoration, clearing and grubbing of culvert channels, sediment removal, channel re-grading, stone and brick masonry mortar repairs, repairs of damaged and collapsed structures, and repairs to the existing embankment.

  • General Contractor: United Gunite
  • Contract Value: $21,000,000
  • Notice to Proceed: August 2000
  • Contract Completion: September 2002
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