VVWD Pioneer Blvd & Falcon Ridge Transmission Line

Location: Mesquite, Nevada

Owner: Virgin Valley Water District Reference: Steve Hall, PE | Engineering Manager | 702-540-4499 shall@vvh2o.com Date Completed: April 2023

Construction Cost: $2.03M

Overview: 24” & 16” DIP Transmission Line Replacement

The project consisted of replacing the existing PVC waterline with approximately 2,400 feet of 16-inch and 24-inch Ductile Iron Pipe at the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and Falcon Ridge Parkway in Mesquite, Nevada. This intersection is one of the busiest in the City and therefore required extensive utility investigation, traffic controls, and work sequencing. The project included an 80-foot steel sleeve where the waterline crossed above a large box culvert. Typical pipe connections, asphalt removal and repair, sidewalk and curb and gutter replacement, earthwork, and other items incidental to work were included as part of the waterline construction. Since a lot of the materials for the project had long lead times, Civil Science assisted the District in ordering materials, during the design and prior to construction. This helped save money for the District and maintain the project schedule originally anticipated for the project. Once the contractor was hired, Civil Science assisted during the construction phase in reviewing submittals, performing inspections at the site, conducting progress meetings and issuing field orders and changes in the work. Construction was completed ahead of schedule with minimum change orders to the Owner.

Project Highlights & Proven Capabilities:

• 2,400 Feet of 24” & 16” DIP Waterline Replacement
• Busy Intersection and Pavement Preservation and Replacement
• Extensive Utility Mapping
• Shallow Box Culvert Crossing
• Traffic and Pedestrian Control
• Construction Sequencing and Phasing
• Continued Use of Existing Waterline and Services