Newsworthy Events
Updates and News From Great West
Future Is Bright With New Wastewater Plant
The City of Cut Bank is poised for economic growth and well positioned to meet ever changing and stringent wastewater regulations with a new, “state of the art” treatment plant. A few side benefits include cold weather resilience, treatment process flexibility and...
A Balancing Act
A Balancing Act “Build a roadway that is a pleasure to drive and give it a “look and feel” – a theme – that provides a strong identity for the Blackfeet Nation and complements Glacier National Park. Give people a reason to stop, to enjoy the area, and to want to come...
Great West Gives Back!
We are proud to announce we were able to help four families in need this holiday season! Funds raised through donations from our staff were used to make sure each family gets to experience what the holiday season should be. Thanks to all who donated and helped with...
Great West Engineering Wins 2020 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award
We are pleased to announce the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has selected the City of Cut Bank’s Wastewater Treatment Plant project for the 2020 Montana Engineering Excellence Award in the Waste and Storm Water category! Led by Great West...
Know Your Sludge, or is it Biosolids? A More Detailed Look at Regulations
Sludge vs. Biosolids The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) states in their Guidance for Land Application of Municipal Biosolids, “biosolids management is a complex endeavor that requires strategic planning”. With this in mind, this article will briefly...
South Great Falls Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements
Several years ago, the City of Great Falls, Montana annexed the Grandview Tracts subdivision. Adding the subdivision to the City highlighted the need for utility improvements to serve the neighborhood, which was originally platted in the 1950’s. City water and sewer...
New Opportunities to Protect the Source of Your Drinking Water
Across the country, drinking water systems are facing enormous costs handling excess nutrient levels in their water supplies. Spending millions to drill deeper wells or upgrade treatment systems is becoming increasingly common and to help communities face the...
Can Planning Grants Help You?
Are you interested in developing or updating a preliminary engineering report for your community’s water or wastewater system? Do you have an important bridge that’s in poor condition or are you interested in preparing a growth policy, capital improvements plan or...
Yakawich Selected to Lead Transportation Business Unit at Great West Engineering
We are honored to announce Karl Yakawich, PE has been selected to lead Great West Engineering’s Transportation Business Unit. Karl has been with Great West for over 17 years. As Business Unit lead, he will oversee the planning, design, and funding for road, bridge,...
Theys Selected to Lead Natural Resource Business Unit at Great West Engineering
We are pleased to announce Jeremiah Theys, PE has been selected to lead Great West Engineering’s Natural Resource Business Unit. Jeremiah has been with Great West Engineering for over 17 years and has been an integral part in building our Natural Resource Business...