Water Main Design and Construction Inspection
Have a look at the City of Buffalo’s project to rehabilitate the joints along 11,000 feet of 60-inch, 48-inch, and
36-inch diameter water mains in this community.
THE PROJECT
The City of Buffalo’s Department of Public Works, Division of Water sought to rehabilitate the joints along approximately 11,000 feet of transmission main ranging from 36 to 60 inches in diameter. The facilities were some of the most critical elements in the City’s water distribution system. Future failure on any of these facilities could cause significant issues for the City.
Erdman Anthony was retained under a multiyear agreement for water design services to provide design and construction engineering / inspection services.
FEATURES/SOLUTIONS
The firm’s duties included performing a topographic survey of the project area, providing base mapping, and coordinating the base maps with all local utility companies for utility location.
The project included:
- Dewatering the lines
- Performing video inspection of the existing water mains
- Fabrication if over 1,000 36-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch joint seals
- Excavation of access pits
- Removal of old valves
- Installation of the joint seals
- Installation of 18 new 36-inch and 48-inch valves
Coordination with state, county, and local agencies and other utilities also was provided.
IMPACTS
The main rehabilitation required extensive coordination with local residents and businesses to coordinate and minimize shutdowns.
Following the completion of the project, Erdman Anthony finalized detailed record plans and updated the city’s record documents
The completed project maintains the potable, fire protection, and sanitary water needs of the community.
Awards
2023 ACEC New York Platinum Award
Category G