PERI USA Supports Luke 303 Water Reclamation Expansion
Formwork Solutions Drive Efficiency, Support Continued Growth in Phoenix
The West Valley – just outside Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County – is one of the fastest-growing areas in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. At the intersection of Camelback Road and Alsup Avenue, the Luke 303 Water Reclamation Facility will serve more than 4,000 acres of new homes and businesses in the region, all to support the area’s anticipated expansion in the coming decades.
The renovation of Luke 303 is aimed at enhancing the 40-acre facility’s water recycling capacity, ensuring it can meet the long-term wastewater demands of nearby commercial and residential communities. When improvements are completed, up to 8 million gallons of water will be recharged into the ground each day, supporting a long-term water conservation effort across Arizona.
“This expansion of this water treatment plan is largely driven by all the people moving into Arizona, and it’s a site that’s going to continue to grow over the next 20 to 30 years,” said German Ordonez, sales representative at PERI USA.
After the use of PERI’s formwork in Phase 1 of the project, crews turned to PERI for formwork solutions in Phase 2.
PERI’s MAXIMO Enhances Efficiency, Reduces Costs
Crews specified PERI’s MAXIMO formwork system for new structures at the facility, including the headworks, sequencing batch receptor (SBR), critical control valve (CCV), and filtration systems. The system’s MX tie technology with one-sided tie installation greatly accelerates formwork operations. At the same time, MAXIMO is significantly faster than conventional panel formwork despite the lower site personnel requirements. Due to the innovative tie technology and reduced number of tie points, the time needed to assemble and dismantle the system stem is up to 50% less. By cutting working time in half, MAXIMO creates significant labor cost savings and drives accelerated project timelines. This efficiency can help construction teams stay on schedule, even amidst unexpected delays or resource challenges. In addition, the centrally arranged tie points result in a regular joint and tie pattern both horizontally and vertically, enhancing structural integrity and simplifying alignment during installation, making the process not only faster but also more reliable.
“The PERI MAXIMO formwork system has been a game changer for this project. We were able to work together with the project team to get it completed on time and on budget,” said Ordonez. “With the single-sided ties, we were able to use 30% less ties, saving time and budget, allowing the project to be completed even more quickly.”
Approaching the Finish Line
Phase 2 of construction was completed in 2024. The project’s third and final phase is expected to get underway in 2025.
