Hobas Pipe USA provided centrifugally cast, fiberglass reinforced, polymer mortar (CCFRPM) pipe for the Spring Creek WWTP Improvement project. The pipe provided cost savings were due to lower pipe and fitting materials cost and the associated installation costs.
By Erin Boudreaux
Springfield Metro Sanitary District (SMSD) serves an estimated population of 150,000 residents in the Springfield, IL, metro area. As the metro area has grown, so have the challenges that face the district.
The existing Spring Creek WWTP became operational in 1929 and its last significant upgrade was in 1975. In order to meet regulatory requirements and future demand, a $125 million upgrade and expansion were designed. Funding for the project was provided through a Water Pollution Control Loan, using both state and American Recovery and Reinvestment money. Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) of Springfield was selected to provide design and construction management for the Spring Creek WWTP Improvement project.
The project was divided into four phases. Phases One and Two were bid as two contracts, both awarded to River City Construction of East Peoria, IL, who subcontracted the pipe installation to Petersburg Plumbing and Heating of Petersburg, IL. Phase Three was awarded to Plocher Construction of Highland, IL, who subcontracted the pipe installation to Davis-Houk Mechanical of Urbana, IL.
Hobas Pipe USA provided 418 feet of 84 inch diameter centrifugally cast, fiberglass reinforced, polymer mortar (CCFRPM) pipe for Phases One and Two. For Phase Three, the company provided 5,120 feet of pipe ranging in diameter from 48 to 84 inches.