Powering capacity, redundancy, and future-ready water infrastructure

Project at a Glance

• Location: North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant, Clarksville, TN
• Client: Clarksville Gas and Sewer Department
• Partner: Judy Construction
• Purpose: Expand water treatment capacity and strengthen system reliability for a rapidly growing service area

About the Project

Clarksville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Tennessee, and with that growth comes increased demand on the infrastructure people rely on every day.

To support that growth and strengthen long-term system reliability, the North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant was constructed to expand treatment capacity and provide critical redundancy for the city’s water system. The facility is capable of treating 12 million gallons of water per day, with the ability to expand to 36 million gallons per day as the community continues to grow.

Beyond increasing capacity, the plant was designed with the future in mind. Advanced treatment processes, including membrane filtration, pre-treatment oxidation, and
Granular Activated Carbon systems, allow the facility to address emerging environmental standards and evolving water quality requirements.

The facility also includes dedicated laboratory spaces and solids handling systems, allowing it to operate independently and efficiently without relying on external wastewater systems.

This project represents a long-term investment in Clarksville’s future, ensuring the community has the reliable infrastructure needed to support continued growth for decades to come.

Key Features:

Several notable components of Stansell Electric’s scope include:

• Installation of 1,350,000 linear feet of conductors and wiring
• Installation of 2,500 linear feet of cable tray
• Electrical infrastructure supporting advanced treatment and laboratory systems
• Power distribution for membrane filtration, oxidation, and GAC treatment processes
• Electrical systems supporting independent solids handling operations.

Challenges

Complex foundation coordination

Ductbank installations required precise coordination with micropile-supported foundations. Maintaining alignment between structural and electrical systems was
critical to ensure constructability and long-term reliability.

Long-lead electrical equipment

Extended fabrication timelines for electrical gear required proactive planning and sequencing to maintain project momentum and avoid installation delays.

Seismic support requirements

Electrical systems required specialized seismic support for conduit, cable tray, and equipment to meet structural and safety standards..

Solutions

Virtual Construction & Fabrication (VCF) coordination

Before installation began, Stansell’s Virtual Construction & Fabrication team played a pivotal role in defining how the electrical systems at the North Clarksville Water
Treatment Plant would be successfully built.

Working alongside project engineers, the VCF team modeled and coordinated all conduit, cable tray, hangers, and electrical equipment across nearly ten buildings and
structures. Using Revit, Navisworks, and Trimble Robotic Total Station technology, they identified conflicts early, refined routing, and helped bridge gaps between design intent and real-world installation.

Stansell was the only trade on the project utilizing BIM for coordination, allowing the VCF team to proactively identify and resolve issues before they reached the field. Their work not only supported Stansell’s installation but also helped improve overall project coordination, ensuring electrical systems could be installed safely, efficiently, and as intended.

The team’s planning and coordination supported installation of more than 45,000 feet of ductbank conduit, 35,000 feet of in-slab conduit, 2,500 feet of cable tray, and thousands of hanger supports. Through detailed modeling and prefabrication, they provided field crews with clear, accurate installation guidance, reducing uncertainty and improving execution across the project.

Their leadership behind the scenes helped set the foundation for a successful installation and the long-term reliability of this critical infrastructure.

Community Impact:

Reliable water infrastructure is essential to supporting Clarksville’s continued growth.

The North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant provides:

• Increased treatment capacity to support residential, commercial, and industrial expansion
• Redundancy to strengthen system reliability
• Advanced treatment capabilities to meet future regulatory requirements
• Improved long-term sustainability and operational independence

Outcome

Stansell Electric’s work on the North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant was completed safely, with the project achieving three years without a recordable incident. That
milestone reflects the care, planning, and accountability the team brought to the job every day.

The systems installed here will support Clarksville’s growth for decades, helping ensure reliable water infrastructure for the community.