Sweden -- Skanska has been contracted to renovate and upgrade one of New York's largest wastewater treatment plants. The contract amount is SEK 325 M (USD 46.6 M), which is included in order bookings for the first quarter of 2005. The customer is the New York City DEP.

The contract covers the North River Pollution Control Plant and involves extensive rebuilding of the treatment plant, including an aeration system, settling tanks and sludge treatment facility. Skanska will be responsible for the demolition and construction work as well as procurement, installation and start-up of the upgraded sections.

Because of the necessity of keeping the plant in full operation during the upgrade of systems and equipment, the work must be done in multiple phases and in some instances requires the installation of temporary systems.

Work begins in March this year and is scheduled to be completed in February 2009.

The North River Water Pollution Control Plant was constructed by Slattery Skanska in 1987. It was built to treat half of Manhattan's sewage and was constructed atop a caisson and pile-supported structural platform over the Hudson River. The expansive concrete roof is home to a community park and recreation area that includes a stadium, swimming pool and playing fields.

The project is being carried out by the Skanska USA Civil unit Gottlieb Skanska. Skanska USA Civil's operations focus on transportation infrastructure, and facilities for power generation, water and wastewater treatment in the eastern US, Colorado and California. The company has 4,500 employees. Skanska USA Civil's sales amounted to approximately SEK 12 billion in 2004.

Source: http://www.skanska.com/

ASCE : Pankow Finalists Recognized for Implementing Innovation

RESTON, VA -- The American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) today announced the three finalists for its 2005 Charles Pankow award. The projects include: Cost Effective Restoration & Protection of Groundwater Resources from MTBE Pollution; Coupled Truss Walls with Damped Link Elements; and ElectroOsmotic Pulse Technology for Prevention of Water Intrusion in Tunnels and Concrete Civil Works Structures.

The award, which celebrates innovative collaboration in the design and construction industry, will be presented at ASCE's Outstanding Projects and Leaders awards gala at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, Va., on April 13, 2005.

Cost Effective Restoration & Protection of Groundwater Resources from MTBE Pollution: This industry-academic-government collaboration between Arizona State University, the U.S. Navy and Shell Global Solutions, was the first to develop and demonstrate a technology that can be used for both MTBE (methyl-tert betal ether)-pollution prevention and restoration of MTBE-impacted aquifers. This new technology has proven more cost-effective than conventional methods, has minimal maintenance and energy requirements and eliminates the waste streams typically associated with conventional technologies.

Coupled Truss Walls with Damped Link Elements: This distinctive approach recognizes the strategic values of the arrangement, location and integration of fluid viscose dampers and superdiagonal bracing within a perimeter structural tube, thereby optimizing and enhancing the structure's seismic performance. The arrangement, a collaboration between WSP Cantor Seinuk, Enrique Martinez Romero, S.A., Taylor Devices, Inc. and the State University of New York at Buffalo, enables a structure to not only withstand major seismic events without damage, but also to be operational almost immediately following such events. Torre Mayor, the tallest office tower in Mexico City, is the first application of this innovation.

ElectroOsmotic Pulse Technology for Prevention of Water Intrusion in Tunnels and Concrete Civil Works Structures: Submitted by the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Lab, the ElectroOsmotic Pulse (EOP) technology uses electrical pulses to control water movement within porous construction materials. Such technology is vital in protecting infrastructure from devastating water deterioration and mold. Due to the advancements developed by the U.S. Army Geological and Structures Laboratory, the University of Illinois, Department of Civil Engineering, Drytronic, Inc., Electro Pulse Technologies and APS Materials, Ceranode Division, this technology is currently being used in a Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Transit Authority tunnel and two lock and dam structures on the Mississippi River.

The Charles Pankow Award for Innovation was created in 1996 to recognize the contribution of organizations working collaboratively to demonstrate innovative approaches to design, materials use or the construction process. As a leader in the industry for nearly 50 years, Mr. Pankow was instrumental in launching CERF, serving as one of its first board members and as chairman of the New Century Partnership. Applications for the 2005 award were received from industry, academic and government agencies across the country.

For more information on the Pankow award, please contact Bruce Roberts at (703) 295-6398 or broberts@cerf.org.

LONG BEACH, CA -- A Newington, N.H., municipal wastewater treatment plant operated by Earth Tech Inc., a business unit of Tyco International Ltd, and a global provider of consulting, engineering and construction services, has received a 2004 National Clean Water Act Operations Excellence Award for Region I from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

This is the second year an Earth Tech-run facility has been recognized with a regional EPA award.

The town of Newington, which lies 60 miles northeast of Boston, Mass., won first place in the Small Secondary category (1 million gallons per day) for its wastewater treatment plant. Earth Tech has operated the facility, for which it also designed upgrades and built an expansion, since 1981.

"For more than two decades, Earth Tech has helped the town of Newington meet our industrial, commercial and residential needs and keep pace with current state and federal water quality standards," said George Fletcher, chair of the Newington Sewer Commission. "They have consistently provided high-quality, cost-effective service to our community."

"Our partnership with the town of Newington exemplifies the type of relationship that Earth Tech fosters with its clients," said Alan Krusi, Earth Tech president. "We are proud of our contributions to improving the public infrastructure in Newington."

Last year, an Earth Tech-operated facility in Alpena, Mich., received a 2004 Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award in the Medium Secondary category (1 to 10 million gallons per day) from the EPA's Region V. The plant serves about 18,000 people who live and work in the Alpena area, which is located in northeast Michigan on Lake Huron.

Earth Tech Inc. is a world-class provider of a full suite of engineering, construction and operations services to the global water/wastewater, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. A business unit of Tyco International Ltd. and part of the company's Engineered Products & Services segment, Earth Tech employs more than 8,500 talented people, delivering services to customers in 17 countries. Founded in 1970, Earth Tech is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. More information on Earth Tech can be found at www.earthtech.com.

. Tampa Bay Reservoir Receives Dual-Aeration System In February 2005, General Environmental Systems Inc. completed the installation of a dual, hypolimnetic and diffused aeration system in the Tampa Bay Reservoir.

Zenon To Acquire Two German Companies
ZENON Environmental, through a wholly owned German subsidiary, has agreed unconditionally to acquire all the shares of each of Dresden-based Alpha Plan GmbH and Saxonia BioTec GmbH.
 

EPA Considers Contaminants for Possible Future Drinking Water Regulations EPA is researching and evaluating a list of 51 unregulated, new or emerging drinking water contaminants for possible regulation.

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Blue Water Technologies develops and provides water treatment solutions for contaminant removal in municipal and industrial applications. Located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the company is a direct technology spin-off of the University of Idaho. Blue Water manufactures and sells proprietary systems for removal of phosphorus, arsenic and other contaminants for both large scale wastewater treatment facilities and for packaged wastewater treatment plants.

This is a senior position having budget and project management responsibility. The successful candidate should demonstrate at least 15 - 20 years of progressive responsibility in the planning, design, construction and operations assistance of municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities as well as management of engineers. Candidate shall demonstrate thorough knowledge and experience in the master planning and detailed design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs and collection and distribution systems.

Demonstrated competency in assembling contract documents for large complex projects is essential. Experience with state-of-the art treatment technologies and process and hydraulic modeling experience is highly desirable. Marketing skills are also highly desirable. P.E. registration and advanced degree are required. Budget planning and plan execution are required.

This position reports to the President. Applicant should be aware that Blue Water Technologies, Inc. is a start-up company and is looking for individuals who want to be a part of a team that is commercializing a new technology and developing new products. The initial compensation package will consist of several components, including salary, standard benefits and equity in the company in the form of stock options.

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