A new Wastewater Treatment Plant has now been completed to meet Jacksonville’s growing population and future needs.

The JEA Greenland Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Jacksonville, Florida, is a greenfield project designed to support the region’s growing demand for wastewater services. Haskell acted as Construction Manager at Risk on the city’s first new water reclamation facility in 45 years. With a project budget of $148 million, the facility is designed with an initial capacity of 4 million gallons per day (MGD), with the potential for expansion to 12 MGD. It will tie into JEA’s existing reclaimed water distribution system and provide new wastewater services to areas south and west of the St. John’s River, redirecting flows from the Arlington East Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and the Mandarin WRF. This comprehensive solution includes biological nutrient removal, tertiary filtration and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, with a focus on zero wastewater discharge.

Preconstruction and value engineering generated significant savings.

Haskell’s involvement in the preconstruction phase enabled the identification of substantial cost-saving opportunities through value engineering. Key adjustments included an alternative ground settlement approach and the use of common wall construction. These efforts resulted in significant cost and time savings. Additionally, Haskell generated approximately $30 million in additional cost-saving ideas if the project budget had become a challenge.

Innovative solutions addressed unique challenges.

The JEA Greenland WRF project presented unique challenges, particularly in its integration with the reclaimed water distribution system and the need to achieve zero wastewater discharge. Haskell’s innovative approach ensures that all treated wastewater will be disinfected and distributed within the reclaimed water system, preventing discharge into natural wetlands or the St. John’s River. By incorporating advanced biological nutrient removal, tertiary filtration and UV disinfection technologies, the facility meets the region’s wastewater treatment needs while adhering to stringent environmental standards.

Disaster resilience and sustainability are central to the facility’s design.

Designed for future expansion, the JEA Greenland WRF is equipped to manage increased demand while maintaining resilient operations. The facility’s state-of-the-art technology, including energy-efficient systems, minimizes its environmental impact. Haskell’s commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by the project’s focus on waste reduction, with significant portions of construction waste being recycled or reused.