GSD Alumni Deep Tunnel Tour | Chicago

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s Deep Tunnel is one of the nation’s largest pieces of critical infrastructure, playing a vital role in managing stormwater surges in our region. Facility Engineers will provide an in-depth explanation of the operation, and we will visit the deep tunnel operations pumping station. This tour will give architects, landscape architects, and urban planners a better understanding of the scale of this regional challenge and its impact on people, their homes, and their neighborhoods.

Attendees will gain exclusive access to the facility and have the opportunity to network with other professionals. This educational tour will provide valuable insights into stormwater management and its importance. The tour is expected to last approximately two hours. Closed-toe shoes are required, and clothes appropriate to the season are recommended (we will not be going into any dirty areas).

Date:      Thursday, April 3, 2025 
Time:      10:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
Where:   Mainstream Pumping Station
6100 River Road
Hodgkins, IL 60525 (Google Maps)

More details on logistics will be provided to those who RSVP. The site has security requirements that require inputting your information prior to the visit (we will provide link after RSVP).

Please note that the tour has limited capacity and is restricted to 25 visitors, so please RSVP early as reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

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Organized by the GSD Alumni Council with special thanks to Juan M. Villafañe MArch ’00 and Ethan Lassiter MUP’15 for hosting.