When you think of St. Louis infrastructure, you might picture construction sites and machinery, but behind the scenes, something remarkable is underway. Project Clear from MSD is transforming the city’s sewer and stormwater systems, and CMP Studio has had the privilege of capturing the progress, teamwork, and engineering marvels that make it all possible.

If you’ve spent any time around St. Louis lately, you may have noticed construction sites, deep shafts, and heavy machinery reshaping the landscape. That’s Project Clear ! MSD’s major, long-term initiative to modernize sewer systems, reduce overflows, and create a cleaner, healthier St. Louis for generations to come.

It’s an enormous undertaking… but enormous undertakings make for incredible stories.
And that’s where the following images come into play.

Sewer tunnels and stormwater systems may not sound glamorous at first. But when you’re standing in a 200-foot shaft or watching teams coordinate massive infrastructure installs, you quickly realize something,  this work is truly remarkable!

Our mission has been to capture these behind-the-scenes moments with authenticity, clarity, and a sense of awe to transform large-scale engineering into visual storytelling that resonates.

Our photography for Project Clear highlights:

• Massive underground tunnels that look straight out of a science fiction film
• Construction teams working with precision, safety, and pride
• Heavy equipment and engineering feats that keep the city’s infrastructure moving
• Environmental restoration and progress across St. Louis neighborhoods

It is our hope these images don’t just document, they inspire and show the dedication, teamwork, and progress driving St. Louis forward.

Project Clear is more than construction—it’s a community investment. The visuals we create help MSD:

• Educate residents about the importance of wastewater and stormwater improvements
• Communicate progress to stakeholders, partners, and the public
• Celebrate the crews and engineers behind the effort
• Show the long-term benefits of these upgrades across the metro area

When work happens deep underground or behind restricted jobsite gates, photography becomes a powerful bridge between the project and the people it serves.

Working with Project Clear has reinforced why we’re passionate about what we do. Photography is storytelling, connection, and celebration. CMP Studio is honored to help highlight the important work shaping a better future for St. Louis.

If your organization is looking for industrial photography, infrastructure documentation, construction progress imagery, or environmental project storytelling, CMP Studio is ready to help.

Reach out today to discuss your next project and see how powerful imagery can support your mission.