Streamlined project delivery
CDM Smith helped standardize processes, enabling efficient procurement, documentation and coordination across all teams.
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Updating a century-old system to protect Nashville’s waterways and communities
As Nashville’s growth soared, its century-old sewer network struggled to keep pace. To address the chronic sewer overflows threatening public health, Metro Water Services launched the Clean Water Nashville Abatement Program to renew sewer lines, rehabilitate manholes and strengthen system reliability.
Smart management tools
The team introduced a program management information system, capturing 220K+ documents and tracking $950M in expenditures.
Laying a strong foundation
An investigation of Metro’s existing capital projects helped determine the best requirements for Clean Water Nashville.
Restoring clean waterways
Renewal of 200 miles of sewer pipe and 5.3K manholes reduced overflow events, improving water quality in the Cumberland River.
More than a decade into the Clean Water Nashville Program, the results are visible. “Working collaboratively with Metro and the rest of the program team, we’ve aggressively moved projects from the planning phase through design and construction,” said Kimberly Martin, CDM Smith program manager. “We’re addressing overflows, renewing infrastructure and improving system reliability,” she added.
Delivering Success Through Collaboration
See how the City of Nashville and CDM Smith modernized a century-old sewer system.