Water Plant Improvement Project

The Water Plant Improvement Project includes the installation of a state of the art membrane filtration system (the first water plant to have such technology in Illinois), the replacement of both high lift and low lift pumps, the installation of electrical switch gear, and a new back-up power supply. On July 18, 2002, the Lake Forest City Council awarded the Water Plant Improvement Project to J. J. Henderson, Gurnee, Illinois, in the amount of $19,685,000. The project is anticipated to be completed and fully operational by August 1, 2004.

Questions pertaining to the Water Plant project may be directed to Jim Johnson, P.E., the City’s Owner’s Representative (see following paragraph for detail) at (847) 691-9832.

Owner's Representative

The Lake Forest City Council has awarded a contract to Project Management Advisors to provide Owner's Representative services for both the water plant and water main projects. The Owner's Representative will oversee both the general contractors and construction engineers on both projects and act as a staff liaison.  The Owner's Representative will also work with immediate neighbors of both projects to ensure as minimal disruption as possible. 

Project Management Advisors will be utilizing the services of Jim Johnson, P.E., recent Director of Public Works and City Engineer in Highland Park. Jim, a Lake Forest resident, has had significant experience in projects that are similar to both the water pant and water main improvement. More information will follow on how you may contact Jim Johnson with questions or concerns during construction.