Baldwin Water Works, Cleveland’s water system, was in need of
drastic renovation and modernization. The project faced many
challenges – including having to maintain water service during
construction and working around the many historical landmarks
within the system. By relying on project management standards
and practices, Baldwin Water Works was able to ensure the timely
completion of the project, while accommodating the numerous
challenges inherent in the project. Baldwin Water Works
comprises four water treatment facilities, which are among the
10 largest in the country – over 500 million gallons of water
are pumped to Cleveland residents daily. The treatment system,
developed in 1856, was in need of renovations and improvements
and in 1996, the city began a US$750 million plant enhancement
program (PEP) to ensure that the facilities were cost-effective
and of high quality. The City of Cleveland Division of Water
hired MWH Americas Inc., a resource management services
provider, as the PEP management consul