The Shenandoah neighborhood is one of the older neighborhoods within the City of Miami, with the water supply for residents primarily provided through 2-inch water mains located within easements to the rear of the properties. The Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department (WASD) selected the Lanzo/CES D/B team to replace the water mains with 46,000 LF of 8-inch water mains relocated to the public roadway right-of-way. The project area is bounded by SW 16th Street, SW 22nd Street, SW 17th Avenue and SW 27th Avenue. Additionally, the design-build team relocated the existing water meters from the rear of the properties to the front of the properties and installed new service lines from the water meters to the residences. Over 650 private property water meter conversions from the rear of the property to the front occurred under this project. The project produced the following benefits to the residents: 

• Increased water service pressure and flow 
• Elimination of water mains within the easement at the rear of the properties 
• Relocated water meters within the public right-of-way 
• Increased fire hydrant coverage and fire protection

Because this project took place within the public right-of-way, as well as on private property, a thorough and comprehensive community outreach program was critical to its success. CES developed a communication program to provide clear dialogue between the design-build team, residents, public officials, and City of Miami staff. Additionally, CES developed an aggressive project phasing program that allows for a parallel execution of multiple sequential services.