
Location
Chicago and Riverdale, IL
Timeline
2020
Client
Metra
PROJECT OVERVIEW
About This Project
John Burns completed an $11.2 million project as Prime Contractor for Metra to furnish & install a pre-packaged traction power substation at two locations on the Metra Electric Line. Locations include 95th Street / Chicago State University and Riverdale, IL. The caisson depth at the Riverdale location was not adequate as designed. To reach required soil capacities, John Burns’ deep foundation contractor was required to drill deeper. John Burns worked with the drilling contractor and client to resolve this issue in real-time to minimize delays and additional costs.
Markets
Power & Utility
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Scope Of Work
The self-performed scope included:
- Earthwork
- Cast-in-place concrete
- Underground ductbank & manhole installation
- Substation installation and electrical interconnection
- Traction power cable installation
- Commissioning
The subcontracted scope included:
- Earth retention systems
- Caissons
- Auger-bored casing pipe
- Structural steel
- Fencing, paving, landscape restoration
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