Cobble Mountain Surge Tank Replacement

This project involved the replacement of steel hydropower surge tank at the Cobble Mountain Powerhouse in Granville, MA.

Client:		Springfield Water & Sewer Commission
Designer:		CDM Smith
Size:		207 FT tall surge tank

 

Project Features

• Demolition of the existing 207’ tall, 25’ diameter steel standpipe, taken down in sections.
• New 207’ tall replacement surge tank.
• All metals were sorted and recycled as were all masonry materials.
• All materials were tested prior to reclaiming.
• Remediation of lead contaminated soils.
• Excavation required to add concrete under the existing cast-in-place concrete Trifurcation Slab.
• Drilling and grouting fourteen 25’ long anchor bolts into the existing 80 year old foundation.
• Completed 2 months early.
• ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence Awards – Grand Conceptor Award 2001