Skanska to Build Wastewater Tunnel in Washington DC

Skanska USA has been awarded a $83m contract to design and build a wastewater overflow tunnel in Washington DC, which is operated by DC Water and the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.

The scope of work under the project will include building a 7km precast concrete tunnel under the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.

The project is part of a $2bn plan to clean up and upgrade waterways in Washington DC

The work is scheduled to start this month and is expected to be completed by August 2015.

The project is a joint venture between Skanska, Traylor Brothers and Jay Dee construction companies.