Panama City Water Infrastructure Upgrade — Bay County, Florida

42″ HDPE Water Main Installation | 2,314 ft | TB Landmark | 382-Ton Brewis Swivel

Bay County, Florida continues to invest in resilient water infrastructure to support long-term community growth — and this major trenchless installation formed a critical part of that improvement programme. Working on behalf of the county, TB Landmark undertook a 2,314 ft pullback of 42 inch HDPE water pipe, connecting essential utilities beneath developed land while minimising surface disruption.

For a bore of this scale and loading, equipment reliability is non-negotiable. To provide secure load transfer and smooth rotational movement throughout the pull, TB Landmark selected a Brewis Engineering 382-ton Heavy Duty Swivel — the same model trusted on high-stakes HDD operations around the world.

High Capacity Performance — When It Matters Most

During installation, the operation reached a maximum pull force of 310,000 lbs. Even under significant tensile load, the swivel maintained rotational freedom, reducing torque build-up in the pipe string and safeguarding both product integrity and project timelines.

Constructed from high tensile steel and equipped with a declared-capacity spherical roller thrust bearing, the 382-ton Brewis swivel provides proven performance in long, heavy-pull applications such as this one. Designed to handle aggressive ground conditions and extended bore durations, it continues to be the contractor’s choice for major municipal installations.

Supporting Municipal Infrastructure

Bay County is upgrading key elements of its water network to improve:

• Service reliability for residents and businesses
• Long-term asset lifespan
• Environmental protection by reducing disturbance to surface infrastructure

This trenchless approach allowed the installation to be completed with minimal community disruption, no major road excavation, and a more efficient return to service.

Project Snapshot