Richmond - MEB General Contractors has begun the repair and renovation for the water distribution system at the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), including new connections to the Chesterfield County water main system. MEB is working with Chester’s Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, specialists in water system engineering, on this design/build project.

Scheduled for completion in May 2010, the project involves the replacement of approximately 71,875 lineal feet of existing water mains ranging in size from 6”-12”. MEB will also construct 60 valve house additions and 60 pre-cast H20 rated valve vaults for the installation of double check backflow preventers and two new water main connections to Chesterfield County. Additionally, the renovation includes replacement of 77 existing fire hydrants, demolition of eight existing fire pumps, installation of two new 4000 GPM fire pumps, and installation of new technology that controls the fire protection system to service the entire distribution network and facility.

The Defense Supply Center Richmond is the aviation supply and demand chain manager for the Defense Logistics Agency and serves within the Defense Department as the primary source of supply for more than 1.2 million repair parts and operating supply items.

“This is an exciting design/build project involving over 14 miles of water pipe to add to our portfolio of major water system work throughout the Mid-Atlantic region,” said David M. Ervin, Vice President, MEB General Contractors. “From upgrading cast iron from the 1940s to managing the removal of elevated storage tanks, the Army Corps of Engineers has selected us for our highly specialized design/build experience.”

MEB General Contractors is one of the most experienced and respected providers of construction services in the Hampton Roads region, the State of Virginia and throughout the Mid-Atlantic. With over $160 million in annual revenue, MEB has a diverse construction portfolio that includes all types of commercial, industrial, government and heavy civil projects. MEB’s list of satisfied clients includes PHR Goldkey, S.L. Nusbaum Realty, Raytheon, Luna Innovations, Chartway Federal Credit Union, Smithfield Foods, Gwaltney, Phillip Morris, Lowe’s Companies, Caterpillar/Carter Machinery, Virginia Natural Gas and Blackhawk Products Group, as well as numerous state and local government agencies. MEB has offices in Chesapeake and Richmond.

For more information on MEB, call 757-487-5858 in Chesapeake, (804) 521-0730 in Richmond, or visit their web site at www.mebgc.com.