Trigon was selected by the City of Kenner (COK) to perform engineering services to identify and evaluate alternatives to enhance the reliability of the existing effluent force main through which treated wastewater is discharged from the Kenner Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 (WWTP) to the Mississippi River (River). The existing effluent force main is 48-inches in diameter and is approximately 30 years old.
The Effluent Pump Station within the WWTP was being upgraded around the time of this project and would modify the pumping strategy to the effluent force main, so that was considered as part of the evaluation. The area of greatest concern along the force main route was where it travels under the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport property, particularly an active runway.
Trigon was contracted to evaluate options for redundancy of the force main so that an unforeseen breakage would not leave the COK unable to discharge to the Mississippi River nor cause an unplanned disruption of airport operation that would be very costly and possibly shut down the critical east-west runway.
The initial phase of this project resulted in Trigon submitting a Summary Report that included five (5) possible alternatives for adding reliability to the force main, and three (3) of these options were recommended for further investigation. The second phase of the project included further evaluation and presentation of the results to the COK for the following options, including opinions of probable construction cost (OPCC):
• Replace existing force main along entire route
• Replace existing force main from WWTP to past airport
• New force main section around airport
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Let’s collaborate on infrastructure that drives lasting impact across the Kingdom. Click below to see Trigon’s global impact and contact Greg Kolenovsky, Managing Partner and KSA Office General Manager.
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From Texas to Florida, Trigon has decades of experience advancing coastal protection, flood defense, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, resilient architecture, and environmental solutions. Whether it’s expanding infrastructure for growing communities, fortifying them to withstand storms, or helping them come back stronger, our engineers and CFMs deliver practical, lasting results.
Reach out today to partner with the Trigon team. Greg Kolenovsky, PE, PMP, PgMP – Managing Partner, can show you how our expertise in coastal protection, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, resilient architecture, and environmental solutions will enhance and complement your team. Together, we can strengthen Gulf Coast communities and build resilience that lasts. Use the contact button below to get started.
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Haiti/Caribbean In the Caribbean, Trigon provides design review, construction supervision, and disaster recovery expertise for vital infrastructure projects. Our team partners with governments and international agencies to build resilient ports, roadways, and community systems.
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From municipal infrastructure, disaster recovery, and community resilience to water and wastewater systems, hazard mitigation and capital improvements, our home office provides the technical leadership and support that powers our projects locally and around the world.
Ready to collaborate? Click below to explore our New Orleans project portfolio or connect directly with our CEO, Michelle Herbert, to start the conversation.
West Bank/Gaza Trigon has a proven track record of delivering USAID-funded water and wastewater infrastructure across the West Bank and Gaza, including reservoirs and packaged treatment plants. Every project is guided by our commitment to quality, safety, and building local capacity through training.
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Our New Orleans headquarters serves as the anchor for Trigon’s work, domestically and abroad.
From water distribution, wastewater treatment, and disaster recovery to drainage, hazard mitigation, and program management, our home office provides the technical leadership and support that powers our projects locally and around the world.
Ready to collaborate? Click below to explore our New Orleans project portfolio or connect directly with our CEO, Michelle Herbert, to start the conversation.
