A progressive design-build approach
The project was able to meet a fast-track schedule through extensive collaboration throughout the project.
Client
Joint Base Lewis McChord
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Practices
Markets
Meeting discharge limits and driving net-zero for a military facility in an environmentally sensitive area
Located on the banks of the Puget Sound, Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) was faced with meeting the needs of a growing population with a 60-year-old wastewater treatment facility and more stringent discharge limits. CDM Smith worked with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to design-build a new 4.4 mgd wastewater treatment facility within 2 years on a greenfield site adjacent to the existing wastewater plant. The new facility also supports future zero liquid discharge goals.
Sustainability as a priority
The team achieved 45% water use reduction, optimized energy performance and improved stormwater management.
Client
Joint Base Lewis McChord
Location
Tacoma, Washington