Resources
Welcome to the resource section of our website. Below you will find information which we feel will help you to better understand groundwater control services which we offer, and more about our company.
Articles
"A Strong Foundation" - Written by David Giles for the June 2007 edition of the Water Well Journal, published by the National Groundwater Association. This article provides a basic introduction to dewatering systems for contractors, and will help guide readers through the process of groundwater control.
Informational
Corporate Capacities - This document will inform you more about Terrafirma, our abilities and vision.
P2E Process™ Definition - Information on how we implement our P2E Process™, and the value it brings to our customers.
Links
AGC - the Associated General Contractors
DFI - the Deep Foundation Institute
NGWA - the National Ground Water Association
Project History
Toyota Center - Houston, TX
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Client: Clutch City Sports and Entertainment, LLP.
Overview:
Terrafirma services and maintains the permanent dewatering system for the Toyota Center. This includes yearly cleaning of the 39 deep wells and 42 relief wells, as well as technical assistance and troubleshooting.
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SJCDWP Rio Grande River Crossing - Albuquerque, NM
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Client: AUI, Inc.
Overview:
AUI, Inc. selected Terrafirma to design and provide dewatering service for the Rio Grand River Crossing phase of the San Juan Chama Drinking Water Project. This project involved using a deep well dewatering system to control groundwater during the installation of twin 54" drinking water tranmission pipelines under the Rio Grande River.
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City of Buckeye Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion - Buckeye, AZ
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Garney Construction, Inc.
Overview:
Terrafirma provided groundwater control services for the expansion of the Buckeye WWTP being constructed by Garney Construction. Several key structures were to be installed below the natural waterlevel. Through proper planning and execution, Terrafimra ensured that the construction progressed safely and effeciently.
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City of Albuquerque Wastwater Treatment Plant Expantion - Albuquerque, NM
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AUI, Inc.
Overview:
A deep well dewatering system was designed by Terrafirma for AUI, Inc. to ensure that the intallation of the new structure proceeded in a safe and effecient manner.
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Port of Houston Bayport Container Terminal Complex - LaPorte, TX
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Client: Zachry Construction Corporation
Overview:
Zachry Construction Corporation contracted Terrafirma to design and install a dewatering system for the Bayport Container Terminal. Unique factors of the project included that that the excavation was a mere 50 feet from the Houston Ship Chanel.
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Westpark Toll Road - Houston, TX
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Client: Peltier Brothers Construction, Inc.
Overview:
Due to faulty joints in the underground storm drain system, the Westpark Toll Road excperience subsudence beyond normal. Terrafimra teamed with Peltier Brothers Construction, Co. and Uretek ICR Gulf Coast to provide groundwater control services, while Uretek ICR and Peltier Brothers performed the necceary repairs to the storm drain system. Terrafirma also provided the appopriate bypass pumping for the project.
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Denver Justice Center and Detention Facility - Denver, CO
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Client: Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Overview:
Terrafirma is providing the dewatering services for the construction of the Denver Justice Center and Detention Facility. The 14 month project includes dewatering undground parking facilites, as well as an ungerground tunnel connecting the two buildings.
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