Thanks to resilient design, Southwest Florida now has a near uninterrupted source of water supply—even during a drought
Water supply in Florida is transitioning from groundwater to alternative supplies due to limited availability and anticipated population growth. Seasonal flows were causing problems for the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (Authority), and their treatment plant had been idle for up to 8 months a year. Relying on the existing in-ground reservoir, aquifer storage, and recovery wells for supply presented potential shortfalls in delivery of treated water to customers.
Stantec designed an above-grade, off-stream reservoir to provide raw water storage from the Peace River on an 800-acre site with a subsurface slurry wall up to 60 feet deep. The engineered earthen embankment is approximately four miles long with an average height of 35 feet above grade. Our design incorporated extensive hydrology/meteorology and geotechnical investigations. We optimized the geometry to minimize impacts to surrounding wetlands and reduced construction costs by 30%. The design also includes a variable crest gate to provide additional seasonal storage of raw water when available.
The Authority now has a near uninterrupted water supply and can maximize river diversions while operating the treatment plant at full capacity year-round.
At a Glance
Carmen Bernedo Sanchez, Senior Principal, Energy
Embracing the challenges of finding solutions for clients amidst diverse environments and complex technical requirements is something I really enjoy.
Don Montgomery, Senior Principal
My goal is to be a trusted partner to our clients as we work to serve them and the community by putting best practices into action.
Gary Wantland, Vice President, Energy
I am lucky to have worked with some very smart and capable people, and every day I strive to pass on to others what I have learned.
Christine Weber, Principal, Civil Engineer
I’m immensely pleased when our hard-earned knowledge and experience lead to elegant solutions for complex dam designs and dam safety issues.
We’re better together
-
Become a client
Partner with us today to change how tomorrow looks. You’re exactly what’s needed to help us make it happen in your community.
-
Design your career
Work with passionate people who are experts in their field. Our teams love what they do and are driven by how their work makes an impact on the communities they serve.