On May 23, Wharton-Smith joined City of Asheville leaders to break ground on an expansion of the Mills River Water Treatment Plant. See photos. Project details include a million-gallon clear well to increase treated water storage, an eight-million-gallon reservoir for raw water, a new intake, raw and finished pumps and equipment, a backwash lagoon for future [...]
On May 10, team members from the Carolinas participated in the North Carolina Water for People 5k. See photos. Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. This event provides a great opportunity [...]
On May 8, Wharton-Smith joined corporations from around Central Florida to participate in the AdventHealth Corporate 5K. See photos. Over 30 Wharton-Smith team members braved the elements, both virtually and in person, thanks to the support of HR and our Wellness Program. Even though our runners and walkers dealt with some classic Florida thunderstorms, spirits remained [...]
On May 8, representatives from Wharton-Smith, the Columbia County Economic Development Department, and the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the North Florida Mega Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Plan ribbon cutting. See photos. The North Florida Mega Industrial Park (NFMIP) is a 2,600-acre super site near the Florida/Georgia border. The new wastewater plant has an [...]
On May 3rd, Wharton-Smith team members from across the Carolinas gathered at Carowinds for a fun-filled Employee Appreciation Day! See photos. This year, 130 Wharton-Smith employees, family members, and guests attended and celebrated together. “It was great to see so much participation this year, especially from our field teams,” said Director of Operations Sean Stanford. “We [...]
On May 3, Wharton-Smith team members joined the City of Casselberry, project partners, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of Wheel Park East with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. See photos. Wheel Park East is a vibrant public space designed for wheeled recreation, including biking, skating, and scootering. The park features a ‘Tiny Town’ bike safety [...]
On April 25, Wharton-Smith proudly joined the School District of Osceola County in celebrating the ribbon cutting of the brand-new Transportation East Facility. See photos. This cutting-edge facility is set to be fully operational by the upcoming school year and will begin accepting buses and additional maintenance equipment throughout the summer. Strategically located to support school [...]
On April 23, Wharton-Smith joined Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, the county commission, project partners, and more to break ground on Fire Station 43. See photos. Originating as an all-volunteer station for Campbell City, Station 43 has served its community for decades. The new Fire Station, being developed less than a mile from the current [...]
On April 17, our Jackson, MS, team hosted a crawfish boil to not only celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, but to extend that appreciation to our clients and partners to show just how valued everyone is here at Wharton-Smith. See photos. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal and even participated in a raffle to win awesome prizes like [...]
On April 12, Wharton-Smith team members from across Florida gathered at Walt Disney World's EPCOT for an unforgettable Employee Appreciation Day! With perfect weather and plenty of magic in the air, our teams and their families enjoyed a day filled with delicious bites and sips from around the world, along with a concert performance from [...]
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