To support growing Okaloosa County, CDM designed and is building a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility that will help make best use of the available water resources in this vibrant coastal community on Florida's panhandle. The 10-million-gallon-per-day Arbennie Pritchett water reclamation facility, which serves a population of 100,000-including personnel at Eglin Air Force Base-features biological nutrient removal and ultraviolet disinfection to treat wastewater for groundwater recharge.
To facilitate project communication and efficiency, CDM used intelligent 3D design across all disciplines—architectural, civil, electrical, HVAC, instrumentation, plumbing, process, and structural—for more than 20 buildings and structures. The result: on-schedule construction due to an expedited staff learning curve, faster completion of complex designs, and a collaborative environment with real-time technical and visual data. The project also incorporates 4D design, which integrates a living database into the 3D model by linking operations and maintenance manuals, computerized maintenance management system, and process monitoring and control soft ware. Earning two 2008 Bentley Empowered Awards of Excellence for extraordinary achievements in improving and sustaining the world's infrastructure, this lasting 4D tool supports efficient operations and knowledge management for future generations.
CDM's design-build approach streamlined the $50 million project's aggressive schedule, allowing final design to be completed in 5.5 months and producing a seamless project delivery. Ultimately, this multi-dimensional project will deliver a sustainable facility to produce high-quality reclaimed water, protect dwindling resources, and contribute to the area's economic vitality.