Wastewater Treatment Plant
Billings, MT, United States

PERI USA Formwork Supports Expansion of Billings Wastewater Treatment Plant

Improvements to Provide Reliable Water Supply, Expand Emergency Reserves

Population growth in Billings, Montana, is putting a strain on the existing water infrastructure in the region. To address the increased demand for water, the existing plant is expanding to include a new state-of-the-art West End water treatment facility that will help ensure a reliable water supply and extend emergency water reserves. 

The West End facility will act as a crucial backup to the existing Belknap Water Treatment Plant, ensuring a continuous water supply even if the Belknap plant experiences issues. The expansion will include intake from the Yellowstone River, a pump station, pipeline, a treatment plant, and a clear well for water distribution. The new facility features a 300-acre area with 160 acres of open water across two reservoirs and 140 acres of urban conservation space. 

Project crews selected PERI USA to provide cast-in-place deck shoring and formwork to enhance efficiency and reduce labor costs. This enabled workers to pour 2,200 linear feet of concrete for a 21-foot wall that will serve as a containment system for the wastewater plant. 

Boosting Efficiency, Reducing Costs

Project managers selected PERI’s MULTIFLEX formwork system for its reduced labor needs and minimized components. MULTIFLEX is a versatile formwork system that adapts to various construction projects. Offering a high load-bearing capacity, efficient material usage, and cost optimization, MULTIFLEX simple assembly enhances productivity while ensuring reliable and durable finishes.

Crews selected PERI USA’s MAXIMO Panel Formwork due to its ability to withstand heavy pour pressures and recycle pours throughout the project. PERI’s MAXMIO cast-in-place deck shoring features innovative tie technology for one-sided installation, streamlining formwork operations. Compared to conventional panel formwork, MAXIMO is significantly faster and requires fewer personnel. Its advanced design can reduce working time by up to 50%.

“Utilizing both of these systems, we were able to significantly reduce labor hours and streamline our workflow without compromising the quality”, said Chuck Ealy, area sales representative at PERI USA. “We were also able to significantly minimize the material waste which contributed to significant cost savings.”

Laying the Foundation

Concrete construction began in Spring 2024 and was completed in Fall 2024. The plant is expected to be ready in late 2026.