Rock Bore Using HDD, Open Cut, and Carrier Pipe Construction with Segmented PVC Pipe
Two communities near Fort Worth, Texas, were facing a potable water demand that was outpacing the available water resources with their current systems. An additional secondary water supply was needed, and the installation of a new pipeline was vital to supporting the new water delivery to the cities. The design engineer on the project was tasked with constructing a new waterline that would connect to future delivery points and choosing the right construction methods for the geologic and space restrictions imposed: hard soils, TxDOT ROW, and the environmental challenges of road, river, and stream crossings.