Town of Cutler Bay Receives Four APWA Awards for Outstanding Projects
Cutler Bay, FL - March 26, 2024 - The Town of Cutler Bay is pleased to announce that four of its projects have been honored with awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA), South Florida Branch. These prestigious accolades were presented during the APWA Awards Luncheon on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the City of Doral's Cultural Arts Center.
Among the recognized projects are:
- Saga Bay 1.5 Sub-Basin Water Quality Improvement Project
- Award: APWA South Florida Branch Consultant of the Year
- Recipient: SRS Engineering Inc.
- Whispering Pines Park Pervious Turf Block and Drainage Improvements Project
- Award: APWA South Florida Branch Consultant of the Year
- Recipient: Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
- Whispering Pines Park Pervious Turf Block and Drainage Improvements Project
- Award: APWA South Florida Branch Contractor of the Year
- Recipient: Coreland Construction, Corp.
- Saga Bay 1.5 Sub-Basin Water Quality Improvement Project
- Award: APWA South Florida Branch Contractor of the Year
- Recipient: RG Underground Engineering, Inc.
The Saga Bay 1.5 Sub-Basin Water Quality Improvement Project, executed by SRS Engineering Inc. and RG Underground Engineering, Inc., aimed at enhancing drainage for approximately 85 residential homes. This vital initiative has significantly bolstered the community's resilience to localized flooding, making it a deserving recipient of both the Consultant and Contractor of the Year awards.
Similarly, the Whispering Pines Park Pervious Turf Block and Drainage Improvements Project, overseen by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and Coreland Construction, Corp., has provided essential upgrades to the park's infrastructure, including improved drainage systems and safe routes to school enhancements.
"It is certainly an honor to be recognized by our municipal colleagues who reviewed the town's submittals and awarded these prestigious awards," said Rafael Casals, Town Manager of the Town of Cutler Bay. "These awards underscore our Public Works Director, Alfredo Quintero, and Stormwater Utility Manager, Yenier Vega's commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that benefit our community."
In addition to the project awards, the Town of Cutler Bay's Public Works Director, Alfredo Quintero Jr., was installed as Chair of the South Florida Branch, further highlighting the town's leadership and dedication to excellence in public works.
For more information about the awarded projects and other initiatives in the Town of Cutler Bay, please visit the Town of Cutler Bay's Public Works Department.
For inquiries, please contact media@cutlerbay-fl.gov.
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