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Contractor: Shaws Creek Water Treatment Plant remains on schedule after a year of heavy work
Summary
Harper General Contractors reported construction progress at the Shaws Creek Water Treatment Plant, saying the project has logged more than 80,000 man‑hours, 4,500+ cubic yards of concrete and 500+ tons of steel; Harper said the project remains on schedule toward February milestones and a target to supply treated water by year end.
Harper General Contractors senior project manager Jared McMullen updated the Aiken City Council on Jan. 29 on construction of the Shaws Creek Water Treatment Plant, which is being built off Gun Range Road.
McMullen said two buildings — the administrative building and the chemical building — are out of the ground, large internal concrete structures are substantially built, tank farm coating is complete, and pre‑engineered metal buildings remain to be set. He reported that since construction began more than a year ago the project has exceeded 80,000 man‑hours of labor, "we've poured over 4,500 yards of concrete," and more than 500 tons of steel are in place.
Key near‑term milestones include utility slab pours, setting the raw water intake pumps and continued installation of bulk chemical storage and piping. McMullen said the contractor had recorded 9 weather days and remained on schedule against a 791‑day contract timeline; the contractor anticipated an internal milestone in early February and stated Harper's objective is to have treated water flowing by the end of the year, while acknowledging start‑up activities will be required near project completion.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the intake across Highway 1 and schedule risk; McMullen responded dredging and reinforcement at the intake and supporting electrical work were underway and that traffic, permitting and startup testing remain on the project checklist.
Ending: Staff and the contractor said they would continue to brief council quarterly, and the contractor emphasized that remaining start‑up tasks and testing will dictate final timing for water delivery to the system.
