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2.4.25

Ribbon Cut for Wichita Water Project, a Treatment Plant to Serve the Region for Generations to Come

The joint venture team of Alberici and Burns & McDonnell welcomed city, state and federal officials for a ribbon-cutting on Friday October 4, 2024 to celebrate the completion of the construction of a new water treatment plant designed to serve the Wichita region for generations to come. The $500 million Northwest Water Facility, officially renamed Wichita […]


11.13.23

Construction Completed on Key Facility

Crews have successfully completed construction of the Administrative Building on-site at Wichita’s Northwest Water Facility! This marks another significant milestone in the development of the City’s largest infrastructure investment in history. The 14,000 square-foot space is a key structure to the operations of the water treatment plant. It will house both administrative offices and a […]


10.16.23

Wichita’s Northwest Water Facility Joins Nationwide Participation for 3rd Annual Construction Inclusion Week

Wichita’s Northwest Water Facility unites for 3rd Annual Construction Inclusion Week: October 16-20, 2023 with events to promote and celebrate diversity throughout the construction industry.


9.7.23

Construction Begins on Last Main Structures of Wichita’s Northwest Water Facility

The final skyline of Wichita’s Northwest Water Facility is taking shape! In the project’s third year of construction, crews began installing the last main structures of the state-of-the-art facility called clearwells. The two finished water storage tanks will be the last stop in the City’s treatment process following the filtration and disinfection stages. Measuring in […]


8.3.23

Protecting Crews During Extreme Heat

When an excessive heat warning is issued, Wichita Water Partners takes extra precautions to protect workers building the City’s $500 million water treatment facility. Staying safe during these hot summer months means educating crews about the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Project leaders developed a ‘Heat Illness Prevention Program’ that outlines steps for maintaining […]


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