Construction Updates

Odor Scrubber

Description of project: The odor control system will be modified at the wastewater treatment facility to replace the existing chemical packed tower and carbon polishing odor control system with a new dry media, deep bed system, modify ductwork in Sludge Dewatering Building, add new ducting for directing foul air to the existing aeration blowers.

Construction starting February 2011 with project completion scheduled for May 2011.
Area affected: IVGID Wastewater Treatment Plant
 District Contact: Harvey Johnson, (775) 832-1289

Burnt Cedar Water Disinfection Plant

Description of project:  Demolition and construction of new facilities, and upgrades to and rehabilitation of existing facilities located at an operating water disinfection plant. Work includes installation of vertical turbine pump, valves, RVSS motor controller, UV disinfection system equipment, and ozone generation, feed, and destruct equipment. 

Construction is estimated to start in May 2011
Area affected: Burnt Cedar Pump Station. 
District Contact: Brad Johnson, (775) 832-1268

2011 Watermain Replacement and Fire Flow Enhancement Project

Description of project: Installation of watermain and related appurtenances.

Construction is estimated to start May 2011.
Areas affected: SR28 by Country Club Drive, Country Club by Ski Way and Mays Blvd. by Freel’s Peak
District Contact: Brad Johnson, (775) 832-1268

Preston Field Renovation

Description of project: The project includes the renovation of the existing (3300 sf) bleacher building to improve restroom finishes, upgrade fixtures and improve accessibility. The project will upgrade and replace exterior finishes, windows, doors, stairs and railings. Site improvements are to the ball field irrigation and field drainage system and TRPA required BMP improvements to the existing parking lot area. New access ramps and paths are designed for the existing playground.

Construction is estimated to start June 2011
Area affected: Preston Field
District Contact: Brad Johnson, (775) 832-1268

Incline and Third Creek Phase III

Description of project:  This phase of the Incline and Third Creek Restoration will remove the existing concrete box culvert at Lakeshore Blvd. and replace it with a pre-cast Conspan type bridge.  The bridge will span the ordinary high water mark and allow for a natural bottom replacing the existing concrete bottom.  This bridge replacement will improve fish passage during low-flows and create aquatic habitat due to the presence of a natural channel bed in place of the concrete bottom.  A low-flow channel would be constructed to provide this aquatic habitat.  Site construction would include: mobilization and staging of equipment; installation of dewatering equipment;, BMPs, water quality monitoring equipment, and signage; relocating the pedestrian bridge/walkway; surveying of the project area; staking of work areas and daylight lines. 

 Construction is estimated to start September 2011
 Area affected: Lakeshore Blvd near Ski Beach
 District Contact: Brad Johnson, (775) 832-1268

Spooner Pump Station Upgrades

Description of project: The Spooner Pumping Station will be modified to upgrade the export pumps to two 250 HP and two 350 HP; remove the existing standby generator and diesel fuel tank, create a bypass system between the discharge and suction headers, include the addition of a building for the new 900 kW standby generator with a 1,600 gallon fuel base tank; and construct a new access road on the south end of the site onto State Route 28. Additionally, the existing Spooner Pumping Station generator will be relocated and installed at the Sewer 1 facility. The existing Sewer 1 generator will then be relocated and installed at the Water Pump Station 5-2 facility.

Effluent Export Brochure

 Construction is estimated to start in summer of 2011.  
Area affected: SR28 near Sand Harbor.  
District Contact: Brad Johnson, (775) 832-1268.
Click here for the brochure

For information on current Washoe County projects: www.washoecounty.us/pubworks/capital_projects/capital_projects.htm