WSSC approves nearly $150 million in infrastructure repairs

Commissioners for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission recently approved three contracts totaling $149.5 million to repair and replace aging infrastructure and meet future water supply demands for Montgomery and Prince George’s County residents. The largest contract, valued at $135 million, involves paving, roadway and sidewalk restoration throughout both counties, which is necessary following water and sewer main work. The three contracts were unanimously approved by WSSC Commissioners during today’s public meeting.

“It is vital to WSSC’s mission that we repair and replace our aging pipes and install new infrastructure to meet the growing needs of our customers,” said WSSC General Manager and CEO Carla A. Reid. “Equally important to local residents is our ability to quickly restore neighborhood streets and sidewalks following our work. The approval of these three contracts accomplishes these goals.”