Walbridge was hired as construction manager to build a new headquarters and engineering hub for the Clearwater Gas System in Clearwater, Florida.
The municipally-owned gas utility provides clean, safe, economical and reliable gas energy to over 19,000 residential and commercial customers throughout a growing service area incorporating parts of Northern Pinellas County and Southern Pasco County.
Built in two phases over 30 months, the facilities feature seven buildings, including a mechanical yard, pipe shop, welding shop, and a highly intricate and architecturally complex three-story administration building.
The 43,000 square foot headquarters was constructed and designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane with additional equipment and emergency power.