This project involved comprehensive piping and equipment upgrades to the existing desalination facility serving Catalina Island. The desalination plant is a critical infrastructure component that provides potable water to the island’s residents, businesses, and visitors, supplementing limited natural freshwater resources. Reliable and efficient operation of this facility is essential for meeting the island’s water demands, particularly during peak tourist seasons and periods of drought.
M3’s scope of work included new underground and overhead piping for various process systems, incorporating extensive stainless steel valves and piping, and CPVC piping. This project was fully BIM coordinated and modeled. M3 also utilized 3D scanning for the existing building and integrated new equipment into the model to ensure accurate connections and precise pipe routing.
Given the facility’s critical role, the integration of new systems had to be carefully coordinated with ongoing plant operations to avoid service interruptions. The project presented significant challenges due to its complexity and the unique constraints of working on an island, requiring detailed planning, precise execution, and close collaboration with all stakeholders. Despite these challenges, the project was successfully completed, demonstrating our team’s ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions in demanding environments.
