Fresno – November 05, 2026 -- Arcadis has been selected by the Friant Water Authority to provide construction management services for phase 2A of the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction project, for which the authority estimates construction costs of $80 million to $98 million.
Arcadis will oversee canal, utility, roadway and structural work
The consultancy will deliver construction administration and field oversight for the canal, utility, roadway and structural improvements. Phase 2A covers about 2.7 miles of new concrete-lined canal, canal tie-ins, siphons, utility relocations, roadway restoration and associated infrastructure improvements.
Subsidence has reduced capacity on the 152-mile canal
The Friant-Kern Canal is a 152-mile water conveyance facility serving California's Central Valley. Decades of land subsidence have cut its carrying capacity, limiting the water that can be delivered to farms, communities and water districts that rely on the system.
The Middle Reach Capacity Correction Program was developed to restore the lost capacity and improve long-term water reliability. Phase 2A is designed to restore conveyance capacity while supporting regional groundwater sustainability and water reliability objectives.
Arcadis cites California program experience in the award
Girish Kripalani, Senior Vice President and California Sector Leader at Arcadis, said the firm combines water-sector expertise with experience managing some of California's most complex infrastructure programs, helping Friant advance its capital priorities.
Ramin Massoumi, Global Transportation Industry Executive at Arcadis, said the firm's water capabilities and experience delivering large, complex infrastructure programs bring integrated resources and established delivery practices to Friant's program.