How many jobs will be created? In what sectors?

A 2026 study by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development estimated that the regional tunnel system would support approximately 1,760 jobs annually. These jobs have been and will continue to span various sectors, including jobs in engineering and construction, but also local businesses such as restaurants and hotels.

ALCOSAN will not be hiring directly for construction work; the workforce will be hired by prime contractors and their subcontractors for each tunnel project or subproject. Contractors are anticipated to work with the local trade Unions per ALCOSAN’s Labor Stabilization Agreement, including laborers, operating engineers, electricians, carpenters, and teamsters. ALCOSAN has been proactive at advertising the project with engineering firms and contractors, including regional, local, and minority or women disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE). In general, the construction sectors that will be involved include:

• Tunnel work
• Building demolition
• CAD services
• Concrete supply
• Environmental testing
• Equipment rental
• Fencing
• Instrumentation and controls
• Landscaping
• Materials testing
• Mechanical and electrical work
• Office trailer set up
• Painting
• Permitting support
• Plumbing work
• Printing
• Security services
• Signage
• Site improvements (paving, concrete flat work, curb and gutter)
• Specialty welding services
• Structural concrete work
• Traffic control
• Trucking
• Utility relocation and construction (water, sewer, etc.)
• Vendors (fuel deliveries, tire repair services, trash hauling, janitorial services, safety supplies, welding supplies, sanitary services)