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Cal Poly Pomona

May 2009 Updates

Lower Reservoir Replacement - Northwest Quadrant

New access doors rough opening, completed. Click to Zoom. Steel Water Tank Foundation Excavation. Click to Zoom. Existing 75 hp pump in Equipment House. Jan. 16, 2008. Click to Zoom.
New end cap for existing line to be abandoned in. Click to Zoom. Existing overflow pipe from Upper Reservoir. Jan. 16, 2008. Click to Zoom. Existing 75 hp pump in Equipment House. Jan. 16, 2008. Click to Zoom.

About This Project

The project will replace existing deteriorated existing 12” water distribution piping; provides one new 570,000 gallon steel water storage tank with new valves and controls system. Primary intent of this project is to improve the campus domestic water system infrastructure.

Statistical Information

Construction start date:
June 2008
Expected completion date:
Winter 2009 , pending recovery schedule from contractor
Construction Cost:
$1,436,500
Total Project Cost: $1,515,000
Gross sq. footage:
N/A
Assignable sq. footage:
N/A
% of project complete:
60%

Project Funding

  • Funding for this project is from the 2007/2008 Capital Renewal Program Funding Source, Proposition 1D (General Obligation Bond).

Progress of Major Construction Activities

  • The revised tank re-submittal has been submitted to DPH approval is anticipated to be provided May 2009.
  • The existing water lines at the lower reservoir have been identified and preparations for tie-in are being scheduled.
  • The tank foundation is being excavated.
  • The tank installation is tentatively scheduled for July 2009.

Key/Critical Issues Currently Pending

  • Department of Health approval
  • Revised construction schedule
  • Installation of SCADA control system by FM

Upcoming Utility or Other Interruptions

  • Steel tank new water lines tie-in, scheduling preparation ongoing with FM and the Contractor.
  • Electrical and SCADA system tie-in
  • Tank installation and access at Lot A

Other Areas of Significance

  • NA at this time.