Suction Well, Low and High Service Pump Stations
Project ID: AWSP-01-02/03
Project Description: 4 million gallon below grade water storage facility and two 55 million gallon per day pump stations
Project Area: Chicago
Project Status: Construction
Bid Advertisement Date: 08/14/2025
Construction Start Date: 08/25/2026
Construction Completion Date: Q3 2029
Contractor Name: John Burns Construction Company, LLC
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Project Notes
Updated 09/17/2026 The contractor has mobilized project site in Durkin Park. Construction fencing is installed. Excavation of suction well will begin in the upcoming weeks. During this time there will be an increase in construction traffic as equipment and dump trucks will be more present. During excavation, the contractor will begin at 6:00am Monday through Saturday to avoid school drop off congestion. This is anticipated to last for 6 weeks.
Updated 08/20/2026 Contractor plans to mobilize south side of Durkin Park in late August. Project will start with construction fencing in Durkin Park. During this time there will be an increase in construction traffic as equipment and trailers are delivered to the site.
Updated 07/15/2026 Contractor plans to mobilize to the site in early August and start erecting fencing in Durkin Park. During this time there will be an increase in construction traffic as equipment and trailers are delivered to the site.
Updated 05/01/2026 The contractor plans to begin installation of fencing in mid-July.
Updated 02/27/2026 Contractor has begun permitting process and scheduling of upcoming work. Impacts to southern portion of Durkin Park anticipated to begin in April of 2026.
Updated 02/11/2026 Construction Notice to Proceed issued on January 20, 2026.
Updated 11/14/2025 Evaluation of the bids for construction is ongoing.
Updated 10/06/2025 Bids for construction are due on October 31, 2025.
Updated 08/14/2025 Bid Package released.
Updated 06/10/2025 Design nearly complete. Documents being prepared for bidding in the Fall.
Updated 04/04/2025 Design in progress. IEPA construction permit received for pump stations.