The McLean Metro Gravity Sewer Capacity Improvements project was completed in April 2020. The project increased the carrying capacity of the gravity sewer near the McLean Metro Station by installing approximately 223 feet of new gravity sanitary sewer, with 124 feet installed using the jack and bore method. The project team included staff from the Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Utilities Design and Construction Division, and DPWES Director's Office. Patriot Development Corporation served as the contractor and Black & Veatch as the engineer.
1. A Fairfax County, VA, publication
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
Working for You!
Project No. WW-000006-001
Dranesville District
April 2020
MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPACITY
IMPROVEMENTS
2. Project Details
MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Facilities/Wastewater Design and Construction Division
Description:
The McLean Metro Gravity Sewer Improvements project was substantially completed on
April 28, 2020. This project increased the carrying capacity of the gravity sewer near the
McLean Metro Station.
Project Overview:
• Installation of approximately 223 feet of gravity sanitary sewer.
• Construction of 124 feet of sewer via the jack and bore method.
• Installation of the remaining alignment via open cut installation.
Project Team:
• Matthew Doyle, Wastewater Design and Construction Division
• Brendan Schillo, Utilities Design and Construction Division
• Lizzy Merin, DPWES Director's Office
• Randy Cyr, CIP Manager, Wastewater Collection Division
• Contractor: Patriot Development Corporation
• Engineer: Black & Veatch
3. MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Facilities/Wastewater Design and Construction Division
Site Map
223 LF of new PVC
gravity sewer pipe
4. MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Facilities/Wastewater Design and Construction Division
Installation of the Access Road
5. MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
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Installation of the Tunnel Launch Pit
6. MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
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Tunneling Operations
Installing the boring machine Boring the new pipe
7. MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Facilities/Wastewater Design and Construction Division
Installing Additional Piping
12” C900 PVC delivery Installation of new PVC piping
8. MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Facilities/Wastewater Design and Construction Division
Quality Control and Site Restoration
Pressure testing Site restoration
9. Additional Information
For additional information, please contact
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks
MCLEAN METRO GRAVITY SEWER CAPICITY IMPROVEMENTS
Capital Facilities/Wastewater Design and Construction Division
Matthew Kaiser, Public Information Officer
703-324-8455, TTY 711
Matthew.Kaiser@fairfaxcounty.gov