D33 El Paraiso Storm Drain Pump Station Rehabilitation Project

Last Updated: 11/27/2023 10:16 AM

Background

The D33 El Paraiso Storm Drain Pump Station is located adjacent to the southeast corner of 5100 El Paraiso Avenue. This station was originally constructed in 1969. The station pumps all storm water from the 574 acre water shed into the concrete lined channel that flows to Morrison Creek. It is critical that the station is functional and reliable to provide flood protection for this neighborhood.

While well maintained, the electrical equipment at the station is outdated and in need of upgrading. Due to the age of the electrical equipment, replacement parts are increasingly difficult to find. This is particularly important in a storm event, when having easily accessible replacement parts is critical.

Project Description

This project will upgrade the station’s electrical equipment to current industry standards. These upgrades include a new electrical building with new electrical and instrumentation equipment. Additionally, the project will install new automated trach racks eliminating the labor-intensive manual trash rack cleaning and allowing debris removal when the station is unstaffed. These upgrades will significantly improve the station’s safety, functionality, and reliability to better provide flood protection to the area.

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Project Map

Project Schedule

Board of Supervisors Approval – May 2022
Bid Date – June 2022
Board of Supervisors Award – August 2022
Phase 1 construction – July - October 2023
Phase 2 construction – May - October 2024

Quality Assurance

Raz Ziayee is the construction inspector for the project. He will resolve most issues and ensure the work meets the design specifications. Uttam Ban is the Construction Management Supervisor. He will oversee construction and handle major issues.