The following is in pursuit of completing a portion of Goal 2 of the 2021-2023 Council goals, more specifically this is regarding the replacement of Pump Station 6.

Pump Station 6 was originally constructed in 1960. In 1974 the pumps station was upgraded to include a more robust control and electrical system and a structure to house the controls. In 1974 the pump station pumps were upgraded and a structure was built to house the new pumps. Since that time, there has been minimal additional work performed aside from routine maintenance. Within the last few years, the level of maintenance has increased to the point that it is no longer feasible to keep up with the required maintenance. Because of the many issues which need to be addressed with the upgrade of the pump station, it was decided that this pump station needed a complete reconstruction instead of a partial upgrade which would target one or two specific issues.

Over the last 12 months, city staff has been working with The Dyer Partnership to prepare the plans and specification for the complete reconstruction of Pump Station 6. This will include, demolishing the existing control building and pump house along with all mechanical and electrical equipment, constructing a new control building, installing a new 83kW generator and housing, installing 3 redundant 25 hp submersible pumps, a new effluent header, a watertight lid, a flow meter, fencing and wet well lining. The existing wet well and control building foundation will be reused as they are still in good condition.

City staff is nearly ready to bid the project and are seeking assistance from The Dyer Partnership to complete this project.