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Stormwater Diversion Channel

The Red River Valley Alliance (RRVA), a consortium of internationally recognized companies, has been awarded the contract for the Stormwater Diversion Channel and Associated Infrastructure for the FM Area Diversion. This includes the design, construction, financing, operations and maintenance of a 30-mile channel, road and bridge crossings, aqueducts and other drainage structures.

Please direct any questions related to construction or bidding to RRVA’s construction arm, ASN Constructors

Red River Valley Alliance

ASN Constructors

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Or, call 701-997-1603

Southern Embankment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the design and construction of the Southern Embankment and Associated Infrastructure for the FM Area Diversion. This includes the 20-mile embankment, three large water control structures, environmental mitigation projects and road projects. These features will be designed and constructed in phases.

Please direct any questions related to bidding and construction for the southern embankment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Other Projects

The Metro Flood Diversion Authority, along with its member entities, is responsible for a variety of other projects related to the FM Area Diversion. This may include removing structures, constructing levees and stormwater lift stations within the City of Fargo or City of Moorhead, and working on rural road improvements.

Please direct any questions related to the bidding or construction on these projects to the following:

Kris Bakkegard, Director of Engineering

Email: bakkegardk@fmdiversion.gov

Paul Barthel, PMC

Email: paul.barthel@jacobs.com

MFDA Careers

The MFDA serves as the entity responsible for delivering the FM Area Diversion, the first of its kind for flood management projects in North America. Find out more about us and our governance structure, then browse the current job openings below.

Executive Director – As the chief administrative officer of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, the executive director will report directly and be responsible to the Diversion Authority Board for the efficient and effective day-to-day administration and leadership of the FM Metro Area Flood Control Diversion Project. Learn more and apply via Cass County.