Flow for Our Future CMAR Project
Bowling Green, KY
Information
Cleary Construction is working alongside the Warren County Water District and HDR on the Flow for Our Future Project in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This major infrastructure project includes more than 20 miles of new water main and force main pipeline designed to support the Warren County Water District and continued development at the Kentucky Transpark.
The project consists of 55,343 LF of 24-inch water main, 51,770 LF of 20-inch PVC force main, 2,590 LF of 36-inch jack and bore, and 2,650 LF of 30-inch jack and bore. Additional improvements include two master meter vaults, renovations to an existing sewer lift station, construction of a new booster pump station, and an open-cut crossing of the Barren River.
Cleary was selected for this Construction Manager at Risk project based on its history of successful infrastructure work and strong local presence. Value engineering began several months before construction, with Cleary working closely with HDR and the Warren County Water District to identify potential conflicts, improve constructability, and develop efficient solutions before crews mobilized to the site.
Approximately 6,100 LF of pipeline was installed along Old Porter Pike. Following the utility installation, Cleary utilized its asphalt plant to supply the materials and labor needed to reconstruct the roadway. Superintendent Joey Still and his crew were selected for the project because of their extensive experience and familiarity with the area. The project has also provided opportunities for two foremen to advance into superintendent roles and for several additional team members to take on greater responsibilities.
Challenge
A majority of the project was located within state rights of way containing numerous existing underground utilities. The pipeline also crossed agricultural properties, requiring crews to minimize crop disruption, coordinate closely with farmers, and install temporary fencing to protect livestock throughout construction.
Crews also encountered several large sinkholes, some exceeding 30 feet in depth, including one located within an active intersection. More than 5,200 LF of jack-and-bore installation was required to cross roadways and other obstacles while minimizing disruption to surrounding properties and traffic.
Strategy
Because Cleary was involved during the design phase, the team worked closely with HDR and the Warren County Water District to regularly adjust the pipeline alignment and avoid conflicts with existing utilities. Crews coordinated directly with property owners and farmers to limit crop displacement, maintain access, and keep livestock safely contained during construction.
Cleary partnered with Down Ta Earth and BoreCo to complete approximately 5,240 LF of jack-and-bore installations throughout the project. Their experience working with Cleary was instrumental in navigating the difficult subsurface conditions and completing the crossings efficiently. Through early planning, value engineering, and close coordination, the team continues to deliver infrastructure that will support the county’s growing water and wastewater needs.
Reach Us
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Address
2006 Edmonton Rd,
Tompkinsville,
KY 42167
Contact
(270) 487 1784
info@clearyconst.com