North Hollywood Operable Unit (NHOU) Intertie Pipeline

Upgrading critical water infrastructure requires precision, coordination, and adaptability. The North Hollywood Operable Unit (NHOU) Intertie Pipeline project focused on modernizing a key water pipeline system serving multiple municipalities. With complex traffic conditions and multi-agency coordination challenges, the project required robust management and financial oversight to stay on track.

A Multi-Layered Infrastructure Challenge

The construction of the NHOU Permanent Intertie Pipeline involved:

• Traffic management solutions to minimize disruption in high-density areas

• Coordination between multiple municipalities to align project goals

• Continuous adaptation to evolving requirements and external impacts

With these complexities, ensuring seamless execution while maintaining service reliability was a top priority.

Strategic Project Management and Financial Oversight

A structured project control system provided clear financial and logistical guidance, including:

Financial Management:

• Semi-annual operating plans and quarterly financial reporting

• Revenue adjustment determination and monthly project forecast updates

• Continuous vendor cost tracking

Project Management:

• Schedule development and progress tracking

• Weekly cost tracking and reporting

• Support for periodic project reviews and work-in-progress reporting

Through these end-to-end project controls, the team effectively navigated evolving conditions while keeping costs and schedules under control.

Delivering a Resilient Water Pipeline System

By integrating expert financial oversight, adaptive project management, and strong municipal coordination, this infrastructure upgrade ensures a more reliable and efficient water delivery system for communities across Burbank and beyond.