Background informationProject Created: December 10, 2009
McCook Reservoir Main Tunnel (Chicago)
Year in Operation:
Design / Construction
The Main Tunnel will connect Chicago's Deep Tunnel system to the future McCook Reservoir. The tunnel is an important portion of Chicago's TARP (Tunnel and Reservoir Plan), which collects and diverts combined sewer overflows and floodwater throughout metro Chicago to temporary holding reservoirs before treatment.
Delivery Method as described in the country where it's located:
Design Bid Build
Is the project still active:
US Army Corps of Engineers project, which is locally sponsored by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
United States of America
Souces of Project Support (Non-monetary)
Access to Land
Souces of Project Support (Monetary)
From Public (Government) Sources to Producers
Direct Cash Support: Direct federal and local funding.
Project Delivery & Finance Method
All Public Finance. Public Sponsor contracts for initial design, and separately contracts for initial construction. Public Owner operates and maintains the resulting facility.
Construction Manager At Risk Variants: Public Sponsor contracts with Construction Contractor after Design is Complete.