Location
Agriculture Science Theater, Oregon State University
Start Date
26-6-2013 1:30 PM
End Date
26-6-2013 1:50 PM
Description
Stantec Consulting designed the Glendale Water Supply Improvement Project to replace an antiquated diversion weir constructed of rock and rubble with a reliable diversion and screened intake to supply potable water for the community. Stantec’s goals for the project were: (1) design the diversion and intake improvements to ensure a reliable water supply to the Glendale WTP; (2) receive public input into evaluation criteria and design concepts for the diversion; and (3) complete the project construction in an environmentally sensitive manner. The project was completed in 2011, and won the 2011 ENR Southwest Region Civil Infrastructure Project of the Year. Components
1. Provide a reliable water supply to the Glendale WTP and the community over a broad range of river flow conditions, including 100% capture of stored water that is released for TMWA customers in drought years
2. Provide a design supported by the community
3. Provide an environmentally-sensitive design and improve the biological connectivity and fish passage for the river
4. Design the diversion to work within the flood control efforts being actively pursued
5. Construct a facility that allows for safe boat passage and promotes the community’s goal of improving recreational opportunities along the Truckee River corridor
6. Provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance with low visual impact Challenges
• Permitting and public process spanned a four year-period.
• River work area had to be dewatered for construction; activity was completed within a six month window. Community Benefit This project was essential to provide a reliable and safe drinking water supply to the community. River recreational opportunities and biological habitat were also improved. Mike Wilkin, P.E., Project Manager
Concurrent Sessions D: Glendale Water Supply Improvements Project: Truckee River Full Channel Width Fish Passage Water Diversion Project - Glendale Water Supply Improvement Project: Design Case Study
Agriculture Science Theater, Oregon State University
Stantec Consulting designed the Glendale Water Supply Improvement Project to replace an antiquated diversion weir constructed of rock and rubble with a reliable diversion and screened intake to supply potable water for the community. Stantec’s goals for the project were: (1) design the diversion and intake improvements to ensure a reliable water supply to the Glendale WTP; (2) receive public input into evaluation criteria and design concepts for the diversion; and (3) complete the project construction in an environmentally sensitive manner. The project was completed in 2011, and won the 2011 ENR Southwest Region Civil Infrastructure Project of the Year. Components
1. Provide a reliable water supply to the Glendale WTP and the community over a broad range of river flow conditions, including 100% capture of stored water that is released for TMWA customers in drought years
2. Provide a design supported by the community
3. Provide an environmentally-sensitive design and improve the biological connectivity and fish passage for the river
4. Design the diversion to work within the flood control efforts being actively pursued
5. Construct a facility that allows for safe boat passage and promotes the community’s goal of improving recreational opportunities along the Truckee River corridor
6. Provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance with low visual impact Challenges
• Permitting and public process spanned a four year-period.
• River work area had to be dewatered for construction; activity was completed within a six month window. Community Benefit This project was essential to provide a reliable and safe drinking water supply to the community. River recreational opportunities and biological habitat were also improved. Mike Wilkin, P.E., Project Manager
Comments
Mike Wilkin is a licensed engineer in Nevada and California, and has 30 years of experience in the design, operation, maintenance, and planning of all phases of water treatment and distribution facilities. His past project experiences includes water facilities planning, surface and ground water resource planning, river diversions and intakes, river and stream bank restorations, well production designs, groundwater treatment and surface water treatment plant designs, distribution system improvements, and reclaimed water pumping and distribution systems. In addition to the Truckee River, Mike has recently designed fish passage, screening, and/or pumping facilities on the Shasta River, Little Shasta River, and the Sacramento River.