Zachry Construction Breaks Ground on $108M Dallas Wastewater Upgrade
According to Construction Dive, San Antonio-based Zachry Construction has broken ground on the Central Regional Wastewater System Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide Containment Building in Dallas, a project valued at approximately $108 million authorized by the Trinity River Authority.
Market Impact
The Trinity River Authority approved the contract with Zachry as prime contractor, according to meeting minutes from Dec. 5. The scope is substantial: Zachry will deliver a new chlorine and sulfur dioxide containment building, a supplemental chlorine storage building, pump stations, sitework, grading, paving, stormwater drainage, roadways, piping, and electrical and instrumentation systems. Completion is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2029.
Construction Dive notes that water infrastructure has become a priority for major contractors across Texas, with Zachry, Burns & McDonnell, and Ferrovial all actively pursuing water work in the state. Zachry has been particularly aggressive in the sector, acquiring water infrastructure firm Crescent Constructors last fall and naming Travis Mross as its next president on April 21, with a stated focus on expanding water work.
“This project will help strengthen critical treatment infrastructure for Trinity River Authority, and it reflects the kind of complex civil and water work our teams are equipped to deliver with a strong focus on safety, coordination and enduring quality,” said Tyler Farella, Zachry Construction vice president.
What It Means for Subcontractors
- Multi-trade scope creates real opportunity. The project spans civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, paving, drainage, and piping work. Subcontractors with experience in any of these disciplines should be positioning for bid packages under Zachry now.
- Texas municipal water is a durable pipeline. With Zachry, Burns & McDonnell, and Ferrovial all building water backlogs in Texas, this isn’t a one-off project. Civil and utility subs operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth area should treat municipal water as a stable, multi-year market segment.
- Long project timelines favor relationship building. A 2029 completion date means three-plus years of active work. Subcontractors who establish a strong performance record early in the project lifecycle are well-positioned for future awards as the prime expands its Texas water portfolio.
- Watch for follow-on work from Zachry’s growth strategy. The company’s acquisition of Crescent Constructors and its stated commitment to water infrastructure signal more projects are coming. Getting on Zachry’s approved vendor list now is a strategic move for any civil or utility sub in Texas.
