Replacing aging pump stations to improve system reliability.
Project Type
Water Treatment
Constructed Value
$7.55MDelivery Method
CM/GCArchitect/Engineer
Dewberry Engineers / Owner: Colorado Springs UtilitiesThe challenge
Aging booster pump stations at the Point of the Pines and Green Mountain Falls sites had reached the point where replacement was needed to maintain reliable system operations. Replacing these facilities required demolishing existing pump stations while constructing new infrastructure at the same locations. At the Point of the Pines site, the new station also needed surge mitigation to protect pumping equipment and reduce motor cycling. Coordinating demolition and installation activities across two sites created additional construction challenges.
highlights
Pump station demolition and replacement at two sites
New above-grade pump stations
Surge mitigation at Point of the Pines
Challenge met
Filanc demolished the existing pump stations and constructed new above-grade facilities at both locations. At the Point of the Pines site, the replacement station includes two redundant hydropneumatic tanks that provide surge mitigation and help minimize pump motor cycling.
At the Green Mountain Falls location, crews removed the existing below-grade pump station and constructed a new above-ground facility. The new infrastructure improves reliability and supports continued operation of the surrounding water system.
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