Making its third stop since being launched, the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow visited Dallas in September to celebrate the city’s new Able Pump Station.
A product of the partnership between ACEC, the American Public Works Association (APWA), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and established in 2021, the Roadshow highlights the meaningful, transformational work of engineers and public works professionals throughout the U.S.
The Able Pump Station is a top award winner for excellence in both ACEC and ASCE state and national competitions. The station is designed to provide 100-year flood protection to approximately 3 square miles of highly desirable land. It’s a stellar example of how engineering firms can adapt the built environment to rapid changes in weather and climate.
The event featured leaders of ACEC, APWA, and ASCE, along with federal, state, and local officials. HDR, which designed the facility, was also spotlighted.
“Projects such as the Able Pump Station and the engineers at HDR who brought it to fruition are the success stories we are highlighting around the country as our Roadshow inspires the next generation of engineers and public works professionals to join us in combating climate change and preparing for the future,” said ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr.