Rawlins Public Works Facility Water Line Extension

Construction Progress:

Construction of the waterline extension for the Public Works Facility in Rawlins began on October 24, 2016. It is expected to be complete by November 18, 2016.

 

Overview:

This will be the first phase of a phased project. This phase will include installation of new water mains, connection of Public Works facilities to new water main, installation of two new fire hydrants, installation of backflow prevention for irrigation system, removal of one fire hydrant and water main, removal of meter and pit, and installation of irrigation system main line.

KEY DATES: 

PREBID CONFERENCE:  August 25, 2016; 2:00 p.m.

BID OPENING:  September 1, 2016; 2:00 p.m.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION:  May 1, 2017

Client: City of Rawlins, Wyoming         Date: 2014-2015

Services Provided:

• Team Coordination
• System Evaluation
• Water Main Design
• Irrigation System Main design

In an effort to provide positive public perception regarding the City of Rawlins Cemetery, James Gores and Associates, Inc. was contracted to design a state-of-the-art irrigation system for their cemetery. We teamed with the premier irrigation design firm in the nation – Aqua Engineering in Fort Collins, Colorado.

The existing irrigation system was found to be deficient, as was evidenced by the lack of grass throughout the cemetery. It is also manually controlled, creating inefficient operation. The newly designed system will provide adequate coverage, and will also be controlled via a centralized control center connected to a weather station. This will provide simple, efficient operation, and reduce water waste during and after precipitation events. During the design process it was also noted the Rawlins Public Works facilities did not have adequate flow to their site, or to the fire hydrant located in the southwest corner of the cemetery. We provided additional design services to change the configuration of the supply main to the existing fire hydrant and Public Works facilities. This will ensure their operations have adequate daily flows, as well as fire protection.