Jacobs and PCL Secure $1B San Francisco Wastewater Upgrade

A powerful joint venture between Jacobs and PCL Construction has officially locked in a massive $1 billion design-build contract. Commissioned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, this massive undertaking targets the critical Southeast Treatment Plant nutrient reduction project.

As the city’s largest treatment facility, this plant handles an astounding 80% of San Francisco’s total wastewater volume. Upgrading this infrastructure is absolutely vital to drastically improve wastewater discharge quality while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

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Engineering a Cleaner Future for the Bay

Transforming Wastewater Operations

The primary focus of this massive engineering feat is to significantly enhance environmental protections for San Francisco Bay. By deploying advanced nutrient reduction processes, the facility will safely meet evolving regulatory standards.

Tom Meinhart, an executive vice president at Jacobs, highlighted the firm’s long-standing partnership with the SFPUC. Their shared history ensures that this critical regional infrastructure will be delivered with maximum technical efficiency.

Fostering Community Partnerships and Growth

Beyond modernizing physical infrastructure, the project places a heavy emphasis on community enrichment and local economic development. Through the SFPUC’s Social Impact Partnership program, the joint venture will invest directly in local neighborhoods.

Collaborating closely with residents and local businesses, the team plans to fund education and community health initiatives. Furthermore, robust workforce training programs will be established to build sustainable career pathways for local workers.

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