Carolina Civilworks Inc

Trusted Experts in Critical Infrastructure. Pre-Construction Services. Storm Drain. Water & Sewer. Pump Stations. Treatment Plants. Site Development.

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Carolina Civilworks is out at the Pittsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant building a new pump station for TriRiver Water. Once it’s finished, it will pump wastewater from Pittsboro all the way to Sanford.

Right now this job is mostly a big hole in the ground, and it’s getting deeper. We’re doing the excavation ourselves and are down to elevation 315. Bottom of the cut is 310, so we have about five more feet to go. East Coast Drilling handled the blasting, and as we work our way down, Morrison is soil nailing and installing fabric to hold the walls of the excavation.

Then Central Concrete comes in to form, set rebar, and start pouring. From there the structure goes up, the pumps, piping, valves and ancillary equipment go in, and White Electric handles the electrical. We expect to be on this one through Fall 2027.

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Carolina Civilworks is proud to be part of the team building Duke Health's new hospital in Cary, NC.  We are self-performing the full site utility package which includes all domestic & fire water, sewer, and storm drain, for ST Wooten who is working directly for general contractor Robins & Morton.

We kicked things off with storm drain, since a large bypass run was critical path, then brought on a second crew for the sanitary sewer outfall and service tie-ins to the new hospital. Sewer outfall is now complete as well as a large underground stormwater detention system. Storm drain remains the biggest piece of our scope, with nearly two miles of pipe once it's all in the ground, and we've still got two crews out there running it.

Next up: we keep pushing storm drain, wrap up the remaining sewer work, and start on water line. Right now the primary focus are the utility installations that will impact B200 - the freestanding emergency department – which is slated to open this fall ahead of the main hospital.

100% self-performed, no subs. Shoutout to All Crane for the lift and Oldcastle Infrastructure & Lindsay Precast who supplied the precast for this job.

We tend to excel on phased projects like this one with hard milestones.  Meticulous planning and having the crews and equipment to run multiple fronts at once is what lets us hit those deadlines.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Today we're taking a look back at the progress we've made at the Big Branch One Pump Station in Apex, North Carolina.

Back in February, much of the work was focused below grade and getting the major infrastructure in place. Our crews were installing slide gates inside the wet well, setting stair pans, and working through the valve vault and discharge piping. Around the site, piles were being driven for the support buildings while preparations got underway for the electrical pad and chemical building.

By April, the project was starting to take shape. Hollow core panels were installed over the channels, the chemical building and dumpster pad were prepped for concrete, conduit and plumbing work continued at the electrical/controls and chemical feed buildings, and our crews installed the 20-inch discharge line leaving the pump station.

In June, the biggest change was the masonry work. The electrical building, chemical building, and other structures were all rising above grade, making the progress across the site easy to see.

We'll be back soon with another update as BB1 continues to progress.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

A look at progress on North Village Regional Pump Station & Utilities, where our team is building the regional pump station, sewer outfall, and associated force main that will serve a future master-planned community.

One of the first milestones on site was setting the wet well for the pump station. From there, crews moved into laying the gravity sewer through the outfall, with the force main to follow to wrap up the line work portion of the project. Next up, a second crew mobilizes to take on the pump station's mechanical scope (pumps, piping, and valves), putting two crews on site for the stretch ahead.

By the numbers:
Over 4,500 LF of 12" force main
Almost 5,000 LF of 12” gravity sewer

We're self-performing the majority of the work, with the exception of clearing, blasting, electrical, precast coatings, and fencing.
Big thanks to our partners:

@ All Family of Companies
@ SunstateCareers
@ Dunrite Services
@ East Coast Drilling & Blasting
@ Southeastern Erosion Control
@ NGE Services
@ Wilson & Cofield Electric

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Carolina Civilworks completed the site utilities package for the Healing Transitions for Women Addition project in Raleigh, working alongside @ClancyandTheys . The scope included installation of water line, sanitary sewer, and storm drain infrastructure to support the new residential addition.

A major component of the project was installation of a large underground detention system CMP supplied by Contech Engineered Solutions. Due to the size and location of the detention system, this phase became a critical path item for the overall project schedule.

The system was located directly adjacent to the building footprint and occupied a large portion of the existing parking lot, making early installation essential before vertical construction could begin. To facilitate the work, Carolina Civilworks also completed sanitary sewer relocations that conflicted with the detention system and building footprint.

Once the relocation work and detention system were completed, crews were able to move into the upstream and downstream storm drain installation and continue into the water line portion of the project. Carolina Civilworks self-performed 100% of the utility work on the project.

Projects like this highlight the importance of experience, coordination, and trust between contractor and client. Clancy & Theys relied on Carolina Civilworks to deliver a schedule-critical portion of the project safely, efficiently, and on time, which continues to be a big part of the long-standing working relationship between us.

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Carolina Civilworks is currently constructing the Ponder Pump Station for the Ammons Acres development on behalf of @Brookfield. This pump station will ultimately serve the entire development once buildout is complete, making it a key piece of the project’s long-term infrastructure.

Our scope is focused on the full on-site pump station construction, including all underground and above-ground piping, as well as installation of the precast wet well and associated structures. We’re self-performing the work with the exception of electrical, which is being handled by Wilson & Cofield.

Instead of using a traditional crane, we partnered with Dean's Wrecker Service who utilized their rotating boom trucks to fly the structure into place. It ended up being a more efficient and cost-effective approach while still getting the job done safely.

At this stage, all major piping and precast structures are in place. We’re moving into final site components, including the pad for the odor control and electrical building, with electrical work already underway.

Pump stations like this are a core part of what we do. It’s a space we’ve spent years working in, and projects like Ponder are a good example of that experience in action. This also marks our second pump station project with Brookfield, continuing a relationship we’ve built through past work in the area.

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Carolina Civilworks recently completed the Porter’s Neck Booster Pump Station Replacement for @CFPUA . The existing station had been in place for decades and was starting to fall behind as the area continued to grow, making it time for an upgrade.

We replaced the station right in its original location — keeping the existing concrete slab, removing the old unit, and setting a new, fully assembled station back in place. By coordinating the work during a low-demand period, we were able to isolate the system and keep downtime to a minimum while completing the swap efficiently.

The new station features larger piping and more efficient, higher-capacity pumps to help maintain system pressure for a growing community. Our team self-performed the project, with Coastline Electric assisting on the electrical connections. Thank you to CFPUA for trusting @CivilworksNC to deliver this upgrade.

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Carolina Civilworks is proud to be a continued sponsor of Camp Victory’s 6th Annual Swinging for Victory Golf Tournament and Fundraiser.

Held at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on May 4th, this tournament helps raise funds for Camp Victory and the work they’re doing through Moore’s Keep Christian Camp. Each summer, Camp Victory gives kids ages 8–17 the chance to spend a week at camp growing in their faith, building friendships, and hearing the truth of the Gospel.

For many families, the cost of camp can be a real barrier. The Camp Victory Scholarship Program helps make sure those financial hurdles don’t keep kids from experiencing what camp can offer. Funds from this tournament help provide those scholarships and support improvements to the camp facilities so they can continue reaching more young people.

We’re thankful for the opportunity to support an organization that’s investing in the next generation and sharing the message of Christ.

Looking forward to teeing it up on May 4th.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

We’re proud to be wrapping up our work at Revere, an exclusive 10-lot residential development inside the Beltline in Raleigh, just off Lassiter. The project is being developed by @loydbuilders, and we’re working directly for @STWootenCorp as their utility partner on the job. Inside-the-Beltline projects come with tight corridors, existing infrastructure, and very little room for error — exactly the kind of environment our team is built for.

@CivilworksNC is handling all water line, sewer, and storm drain installation for the development. We’ve completed the full sanitary sewer scope, which included an offsite tie-in along Toxey Drive and an aerial crossing over the creek that runs behind several of the lots. Storm drain is nearing completion, highlighted by the installation of a triple barrel precast underground detention and sand filter system that treats all stormwater on site. Rather than using a traditional surface BMP, the system is entirely underground, preserving valuable lot space and maintaining the aesthetics of the neighborhood. The installation required a significant excavation and coordinated crane picks to set the precast structures — a scope that demands both experience and the right equipment to execute safely and efficiently.

We self-perform 100% of the utility work on this project, from deep sewer to storm drain to water line. We’re proud to play a role in a project of this caliber alongside Lloyd Builders and S.T. Wooten. Revere is shaping up to be a first-class development, and it takes a strong team across the board to execute work like this the right way.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Carolina Civilworks was contracted directly by DRB (Dan Ryan Builders) to construct a new wastewater pump station in Angier, North Carolina, as part of the second phase of their Station Pointe residential development. The new pump station was required to support increased sewer demand from new homes being added in this phase of the project.

This wasn’t just a new install—it also replaced an aging pump station serving an adjacent, older subdivision located directly behind the site. By building a new station with greater capacity, the project supports both the current DRB development and existing residential areas across the nearby creek.

Carolina Civilworks self-performed nearly all aspects of the project, including:
• Excavation and shoring
• Precast structure installation
• Piping and pump installation
• Site improvements at the new station
• Demolition of the existing pump station (scheduled following startup of the new system)

The new pump station is expected to come online in early 2026, with final demo of the old station taking place shortly after.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

This water main extension project for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is laying the groundwork—literally—for future development in the northern corridor of New Hanover County near Castle Hayne. The work involves just under 20,000 feet of 16-inch water line installed primarily by open cut. About 250 feet are being completed using jack and bores, and another 1,500 feet via directional drills.

The alignment is split between two main areas—along N. College Road and Blue Clay Road. It includes both roadside right-of-way and significant stretches of cross-country installation through wooded areas, where we’ve cleared and grubbed new easements. Some sections are tight—corridors as narrow as 20 to 30 feet—leaving little breathing room for pipe installation, especially with the size of equipment it takes to handle 16-inch PVC.

The project includes multiple connections to the existing water system and new service connections to properties previously on well water. The scope is straightforward—but the limited workspace has added a layer of complexity.

We started work in May 2025 and expect to wrap up in the next several weeks, by the end of February 2026.

We appreciate the opportunity to play a role in supporting the future growth and development of northern New Hanover County and are proud to be part of the team helping make that possible.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

We recently hit a big milestone on the Pump Station 9 Replacement project in downtown Wilmington. After months of deep excavation and shoring work, we finally set the precast wet well structure. Getting this in the ground marked the end of the messiest phase of the job—and the beginning of work that’s a little easier to see above grade.

This new wet well is 30 feet deep and sits 25 feet below sea level, right next to the Cape Fear River. The site is tight and the soil conditions have been tough, so getting to this point took a lot of heavy lifting—literally. We’ve driven piles, braced a deep excavation, and worked around an active, aging pump station that’s still carrying most of downtown Wilmington’s sewer flow.

With the structure set and excavation backfilled, we’re moving onto foundation work for the new pump station building. Because of the poor soils, we’ll be driving timber piles to support that foundation. Then we’ll pour the cast-in-place concrete that forms the base of the new building.

That building will house everything—valve vault, discharge piping, electrical panels, control panels, power distribution, and the generator. In the end, it’s a clean, weather-tight home for all the systems that keep this station running.

The existing pump station up front stays in service until everything is up and running in the new one. So for a little while, both buildings will be sitting side by side—only one doing the work.

More to come as the building starts coming out of the ground.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

We recently wrapped up a big one in Oxford and took a minute to enjoy a well-earned lunch with the crew. The team at Carolina Civilworks, along with our trade partners, put in a ton of hard work to bring this wastewater treatment plant upgrade across the finish line.

The project included a little bit of everything:
Rehabbing and upgrading both the duplex and triplex pump stations.
Installing new submersible pumps.
Pouring a new splitter box and tying in a new sludge line.
Constructing a new electrical building with VFDs, PLCs, and about 3,000 feet of duct bank.
Installing new disc filters for better filtration and efficiency.
And making sure every upgrade worked together to boost reliability and flow control across the whole plant.

We self-performed just about everything on this one—everything except the electrical work (shout out to Bitting Electric) and coatings (handled by CMT). Big thanks to CDM Smith for the engineering support, and to our other partners like Veolia and everyone else who made this project a success.

It’s always satisfying to wrap up a job knowing it’s built to last. Thanks to the City of Oxford for the opportunity—and thanks again to everyone who helped get it done.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

The bypass setup at Eno River Lift Station has been one of the biggest parts of this job—and for good reason. That station handles a huge portion of Durham’s flow, with pumps ranging from 250 to 500 horsepower. The bypass was built to handle the highest flows ever recorded there.

It includes three primary pumps and five backups for failures or peak flow events. The pumps are set on a stone base we built on site, and all the black piping is HDPE, fused and tied into the City’s permanent bypass connections. Titan Services handled the bypass install—we supported with the pad and some gear, but they took care of the fusing and tie-ins.

With flow redirected, we moved into the valve and piping replacement. That includes three 24-inch pipe trains, two 16-inch pipe trains, and a 36-inch header. We also cleaned out the wet well, removed sludge, and sandblasted all concrete in prep for an epoxy coating (Raven 404), which Done Right Services is installing.

Out front, we’re installing a 16-inch surge valve to protect the force main from water hammer—it’ll vent surges safely back into the wet well.

Piping is wrapping up this week. Coatings and final valve work should finish by mid-December. Most of this job is self-performed by the CCI crew.

Big thanks to Titan Services and Done Right Services for their support!

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

The Western North Ridge project is part of the ongoing stormwater improvements within the North Ridge Drainage Basin. This area, in and around North Ridge Country Club, has dealt with long-standing drainage issues, and this marks the third major project Carolina Civilworks has completed in the neighborhood.

Our work included significant stormwater upgrades through the main corridor and surrounding residential areas. Along the corridor, we completed stream restoration and channel improvements, including new boulder walls for stabilization and flow control. We also replaced aging infrastructure — removing old storm drain pipes and upsizing the system with new box culverts and large diameter RCP.

While in the area, we also upgraded existing utilities, including new water and sewer lines, as well as rehabilitation of older sewer segments. Restoration efforts included grading, stream planting, landscaping, and full surface restoration with new asphalt, curb, and sidewalk.

These improvements will greatly reduce flooding concerns and improve long-term drainage and infrastructure reliability throughout the neighborhood and the North Ridge Basin.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Big congratulations to the @RaleighGov, @Raleigh_Water , @Crowder_USA , the @CivilworksNC team, and everyone involved in the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility’s new renewable natural gas project. Raleigh is officially the first city in NC powering buses with RNG—that’s something to be proud of.

Carolina Civilworks has had the opportunity to be part of several projects out at NRRRF over the years, and it was great to see this milestone officially recognized at the ribbon cutting last week.

One of our most recent projects was Bid Package 11 on the Bioenergy project. We were low bidder and awarded the job for construction of the new Alum Facility. That included around 6,000 LF of chemical distribution piping, (2) 22,000-gallon FRP tanks for aluminum sulfate, (4) metering pumps, a transfer pump, and the electrical upgrades to go with it. Later, via change order, we added ~1,500 LF of concrete-encased medium voltage duct bank with hand holes and vaults.

Glad to be part of work that supports progress like this.
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[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Carolina Civilworks was called in by the City of Raleigh to perform an emergency repair on a failed 6-inch force main along Tryon Road. The failure required immediate response to prevent service disruption and protect the surrounding community.

The repair involved mobilizing crews within hours of the City’s call. By Monday evening, the force main had been placed on bypass to avoid spills, which required the installation of insertion valves and taps on the existing line. Approximately 1,000 feet of bypass piping was laid out along the roadway to maintain system operation during the repair.

The scope ultimately included the replacement of roughly 900 feet of damaged force main with new 6-inch PVC pipe, fittings, and valves, as well as the installation of future bypass connection assemblies. Because the line ran beneath a travel lane, one side of Tryon Road was closed during the repair. At the City’s request, Carolina Civilworks restored partial two-way traffic within days to reduce inconvenience to the public.

The project highlighted Carolina Civilworks’ ability to respond quickly and effectively to critical utility failures. With strong relationships, experienced crews, and flexible mobilization capabilities, CCI delivered an emergency repair that minimized impacts to residents and maintained uninterrupted sewer service.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

For the City of Durham, our crew took on a unique job at the Lick Creek Sewage Pump Station: removing and replacing multiple valves (6” up to 16”). While the city supplied the valves, we handled the rest—bypass pumping with five 12” diesel-driven pumps, wet well cleaning, dewatering, sludge removal, and even concrete inspections inside the wet well.

Now the new valves are in place, the bypass has been removed, and all that��s left is finishing up the coatings to match the existing piping.

These types of projects aren’t your typical “new construction.” They’re tricky, require creative problem-solving, and have tight windows—in this case, a 30-day bypass limit. That’s exactly the kind of work that fits our team.

Shoutout to the crew down in the pump station getting it done.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Carolina Civilworks is working with @ClancyandTheys on the new Pleasant Plains Elementary School for Wake County Public Schools. Our scope includes all on-site water and sewer, along with a 20-inch off-site water line extension.

We’re currently installing 620 LF of 20-inch DIP through an existing 36-inch steel casing beneath I-540. The casing was previously installed, so instead of a traditional bore-and-jack, our boring subcontractor, Razorback Boring, is treating it like a live bore—excavating the bore pit, setting up the equipment, and pushing the carrier pipe through the casing.

After the crossing, we’ll complete open-cut installation to tie into the existing water line across the street and extend to the connection point on Salem Street.

[Carolina Civilworks Inc @CivilworksNC]

Have you driven down Wade Avenue this week? If so, you’ve probably seen our crew out there hard at work.

We’re wrapping up a big one for Raleigh Water—officially called the Atkins and Canterbury Water Line Replacement. It’s a full water and sewer upgrade running down Canterbury Road, starting all the way from Eton.

The final tie-in? That’s where things got tricky. The plans called for us to dig up the intersection at Wade and Canterbury—17 feet deep, right in the middle of a busy road. DOT understandably wasn’t thrilled about shutting down three lanes of Wade Ave.

So, we pivoted.

Instead of open cutting, we went trenchless. We’re using pipe bursting to replace the old 6-inch clay line with 8-inch HDPE—about 175 feet of it. That’s all happening underground, pulled by a winch from a tail pit back to the manhole. No disruption at the surface, no mess in the intersection.

Smart solutions to tough site conditions—that’s our wheelhouse.

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