Alum Creek Area Water Line Improvements

Project Overview

Ribway was selected to deliver professional design services for replacing approximately 10,000 linear feet of aged water lines, ranging from 6″ to 12″ in diameter. The project involved upgrading critical infrastructure to ensure reliable water service while minimizing disruption to the community.

Key Responsibilities

Design Phase:

• Comprehensive Plans: Prepared detailed plan and profile drawings for water lines.
• Traffic Management: Developed maintenance of traffic plans to ensure minimal impact on local residents and businesses.
• Utility Coordination: Worked closely with over 20 utilities and agencies to select optimal water line alignments that avoided existing utilities and reduced disruptions.
• Detailed Documentation: Included a summary of quantities and additional project details for accuracy and efficiency.

Construction Scope:

• Abandoned existing laterals and services.
• Constructed new water lines and reconnected services.
• Installed new valves and hydrants.
• Relocated utilities as needed.
• Replaced pavement following water line installation.

Timeline

• Design Completion: 2003
• Construction Completion: March 2005

Construction Support

Ribway provided ongoing engineering support during the construction phase, including:

• Attending construction progress meetings.
• Reviewing contractor submittals.
• Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Preparing final record drawings.

Project Highlights

• Efficient Coordination: Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to streamline project approval and implementation.
• Community-Focused Design: Prioritized alignment solutions that minimized residential and business disruption.
• End-to-End Involvement: Delivered a seamless experience from initial design to construction completion.

Results

The replacement of approximately 10,000 linear feet of water lines successfully improved water distribution reliability and minimized disruptions to the community. Ribway’s expertise in design, coordination, and construction support ensured the timely and efficient delivery of the project.