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Perryville,MO Wastewater Treatment Plant
R&K was chosen to perform the site work & underground piping for the new addition to the Perryville public wastewater treatment plant. The new addition will service the community of Perryville for the next 50 plus years. R&K was subcontracted by Robinson Construction to complete the project. The scope of work included Preliminary Site Grading, Drill & Blast of approximately 40,000 yards of limestone, Site Grading & Mass Excavation, Onsite crushing of limestone, Structural Subgrade Preparation, Structural Backfill, Final Grading, Storm Sewer, Over 5000 ft. Ductile Iron Sewer Piping (4” to 36”), Ductile Iron Drainage Piping, Site Water and Under Slab Concrete Encasement.
Stormwater Retention Tank Construction
R&K was part of the team that constructed a 3MG modular ground storage tank to aide one of its industrial customers control on-site stormwater flow.
R&K cleared a 2-acre site, performed mass grading, excavated/treated contaminated soils, placed crushed stone for an aggregate footing, for the 230’ X 310’ tank to be constructed on, and then assembled the tank. An existing sewer line was rerouted around the new structure, along with necessary stormwater piping.
Once the tank was assembled, the R&K team lined the inside of the tanks with geotextile liner and then monitored the tank while it was tested and put into use.
Waste Dump Expansion
R&K was contracted by Mississippi Lime Company in Ste. Genevieve, MO to expand their surface waste dump operation. The project entailed mass earthwork including construction of a 20 ft. berm and a clay cap of their existing surface dump. Over 100,000 yards of dirt were hauled and placed. Additional scope of work included: Clearing & Grubbing, Culvert Pipe Extension, Seed & Straw.
Sweetwater Dam Expansion
R&K was contracted to expand a tailings dam for the Sweetwater Mine. The Sweetwater Mine is located outside of Ellington, MO and has been in operation for more than 50 years as part of the Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Lead District. The project consisted of moving 560,000+ CY of material and raising the existing 3,000’ tailings dam by over 20 ft. The impoundment serves as the primary dam embankment for the mine’s 600-acre tailings pond. R&K’s survey and design team worked continually with the owner’s representative making value-engineering proposals and changes to the original design.
Doe Run Company – SVG Line
R&K was contracted by Doe Run to tear out the existing two pump system for the SVG system and install new two pump system and piping. This system is for one operational pump and one back up pump. It will supply 1,000 GPM at the end of SVG line.
Lhoist
R&K was awarded a contract with Capital Railroad to complete the earthwork and civil services for a new rail spur to service the Lhoist Ste. Genevieve plant. The project consisted of site demo & material removal, grading, storm sewer, and sub-ballast placement. This was the first rail project completed by R&K but hopefully not the last.
Continental Cement
R&K was contracted to overhaul a sand filter at the Continental Cement Hannibal location. The sand filter serves as suspended solid management for one of their outfall reservoirs. The project consisted of digging out the existing filter media, cleaning of existing drainage pipes, and replacing the old media.
Doe Run Company – Galena Substation
R&K was contracted by Doe Run to build a new substation at the BRRD location. Work to be completed: Install Temporary erosion controls, Site Clearing and Grubbing, Grade and Shape site and access road, Install permanent storm water controls.
BASF Corporation
R&K was awarded a contract at the BASF Corporation Palmyra plant to install approximately 6000 ft. of 24” HDPE fusion pipe for a new process water header project. BASF Corporation is the largest chemical producer worldwide. The project consisted of routing the new water header below and above ground around the perimeter of the 170 plus acre site. This header will service their plant operations for the foreseeable future. Being the general contractor of the project, R&K was also responsible for additional phases of the project, including concrete support structures, stainless steel pipe transitions, culvert installations, and more. R&K teamed with ISCO Industries and their certified fusion technicians to complete the pipe install. Additionally, with the help of local general contractors, the project was completed safely and under budget.