MWRD of GC Tollway Dam, Grout Curtain and Quarry Plugs 

The work consists of construction of a 208’ wide by 116’ tall roller compacted concrete gap dam; construction of reinforced concrete quarry plugs; Construction of a 9,425-foot double-row grout curtain extending around the perimeter of the Reservoir to depths of 550 feet below ground; and installation of associated instrumentation.  

Quick Facts

Project Name: MWRD of GC Tollway Dam, Grout Curtain and Quarry Plugs 

Owner: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago  

Location: Thornton, Illinois 

General Contractor: F.H. Paschen / Cabo Construction Joint Venture 

Contract Value: $67,775,617.14 

Completion Date: 06/13 

Industry: Water/Waste Water 

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