Replacement of Water Distribution System P-236, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Oak Harbor, Washington
June 2009 – February 2011
$8,200,000
This infrastructure project contracted for installation of approximately 23 miles of new ductile iron water distribution lines throughout Naval Air Station Whidbey (NAS Whidbey).
The massive project included mandatory clearance with National Security. It also included working on active flight lines during Navy operations. RAM continuously monitored safety, environmental and operation coordination with the Navy, General Contractor, City of Oak Harbor and Island County officials. As standard with our work, SWPPP was implemented during the NAS project. RAM was evaluated at the completion of the work as “…very capable with no production or quality control issues.”
Managing and Coordinating Agencies: Naval Facilities Command – Northwest
Project Features
Hazardous work environment - construction on a flight line during flight operations.
Installed approximately 23 miles of new ductile lines throughout NAS.
Clearance and coordination within designated National Security areas.
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