Public works award for old asset

The rehabilitation of the Cal Park Hill rail tunnel is Public Works Project of the Year according to the American Public Works Association (APWA). The tunnel was constructed in California in 1886 as a single-track rail tunnel and is now a combined rail, pedestrian, and bicycle facility. The category was historical restoration and preservation projects valued between USD 25M and USD 75M.

The award was presented at APWA’s 2011 International Public Works Congress in Colorado on Monday. Jacobs was construction manager, Ghilotti Construction Company were managing contractors and AECOM was primary consultant. Works were carried out for the Marin County Department of Public Works.

For more on the Cal Hill Park tunnel, visit: http://www.tunnelsonline.info/story.asp?sectioncode=2&storycode=64817