Granite, in partnership with Contri Construction Co., announced the formation of Southern Nevada Construction Partners (SNCP), a joint venture that was selected recently to work on two projects for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA).
On June 23, 2025, Granite announced that SNCP was selected to deliver the preconstruction phase of the Paradise Hills Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project for the SNWA.
And two days later, Granite announced that the joint venture was awarded the Rice Pumping Station & Pipeline Project — part of the Horizon Lateral Program.
The Paradise Hills infrastructure initiative also is a cornerstone of SNWA's Horizon Lateral Program, which is designed to enhance long-term water delivery, system reliability and regional redundancy.
The preconstruction contract will be completed in December 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin on Jan. 4, 2027, with completion expected by January 2030. Granite's total estimated construction contract value is $240 million.
The project includes the installation of approximately 22,000 linear ft. of 120-in. steel water pipeline, featuring up to three trenchless crossings beneath critical infrastructure: an existing 108-in. water line, Interstate 11 and Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The pipeline also will include multiple valved outlets for future connections to Boulder City, the city of Henderson's Reservoir R-8 and the Horizon Lateral pipeline.
A new 65 million gal. per day (MGD) pumping station will be constructed, with an initial operating capacity of 35 MGD. The facility will include a single-level pump building with mechanical, electrical, and disinfection systems, surge protection infrastructure, flow metering and advanced instrumentation and control systems.
Site improvements will include civil grading, access roads, perimeter security and desert-compliant landscaping.
As the JV lead, Granite will perform clearing and grubbing operations, structure excavations and backfill, form/place/strip of concrete structures, installation of access roads along the pipeline alignment, demolition and restoration of existing roadways and the full installation of all pump station structures and equipment.
Contri will be responsible for installing the 120-in. pipeline and associated appurtenances.
"This project showcases our joint venture's local expertise and collaborative strength," said Don Sawyer, Granite area manager. "Through SNCP, we're delivering a high-value, future-ready water infrastructure solution that supports the long-term needs of southern Nevada."
Meantime, the Rice Pumping Station and Pipeline Project will be among the first to advance into detailed design and construction as part of the Horizon Lateral Program.
The project scope includes the construction of a new 30 MGD pumping station at the existing Thomas Rice Reservoir and Pumping Station site. In addition, a 21,000-linear-ft., 42-in. diameter steel water pipeline will be installed to convey water southwest to the Spring Mountain/Durango Reservoir site.
"This project exemplifies our commitment to building resilient infrastructure that supports the long-term water needs of southern Nevada," said Chris Burke, Granite vice president of regional operations. "We're honored to continue our collaboration with SNWA and Contri Construction Co. on this vital initiative."
Granite's involvement in the Horizon Lateral Program underscores its expertise in complex water infrastructure and its dedication to sustainable, community-focused construction solutions.
Granite was awarded a $2 million preconstruction services agreement in May 2025, with completion targeted for January 2027.
The project is expected to transition into a construction phase of $100-$120 million, with Granite's portion being approximately $70 million.
The construction portion of the project is expected to begin in February 2027 and continue through March 2030.
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