Modeling and conveyance expertise at work
Teams modeled pipeline alternatives to determine cost-effective options and provided detailed water supply reliability analysis.
Client
Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Practices
Markets
Building a lifeline of water security to sustain Oklahoma City for generations
Five decades since construction of the original Atoka Pipeline, the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) has embarked on the largest municipal water infrastructure project in state history. The second pipeline will strengthen reliability, support economic growth and serve the community for many more decades.
Projecting and planning for future growth
Advanced modeling and analysis identified the most reliable, cost-effective strategies to meet long-term demand and growth goals.
Achieving consensus through historic agreements
Mediation and collaboration among federal, state and Native American governments secured critical approvals and support.
An all-hands on deck approach
The project required coordination among engineers, planners, accountants, attorneys, designers and contractors.
“This expansion is critical to securing the future of water for Oklahoma City and surrounding communities,” said an OCWUT representative. “The depth of analysis and innovative planning that CDM Smith brought forward gave us confidence to move ahead with this historic program,” they added. With the plan in place, OCWUT is poised to meet water demands through 2060.