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Atoka pipeline work continues; 66 miles under construction and several pump stations progressing
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Summary
Trust staff reported 98 miles total for the Atoka pipeline project, with more than 66 miles under construction and multiple pump-station and tunneling works underway; several segments targeted for completion later this year and in 2028.
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust received a quarterly status report on the Atoka (Atoka/Etoka in the record) pipeline at its June 3 meeting.
Andrew, the presenter identified in the transcript, said the system totals 98 miles of pipeline with just over 66 miles currently under construction and two pump stations under construction. He described several project segments and contractors:
- Project 660 (Pump Station 0 at the bottom of Lake Atoka): Contractor listed as Wynn. Site clearing and excavation have begun; header and discharge piping was expected on-site the week after the meeting to begin concrete work for pump-station floors. - Project 871 (contractor listed as Oscar Bridal): Mostly complete; hydrostatic testing was completed and cathodic protection installation remains before wrapping up later this year. - Project 872 and 873 (contractor listed as McKee Utilities/McKee): Work includes easement clearing, construction gates, utility potholing, tunneling casing deliveries, road tunneling completion, pipe installation, hydro testing and restoration activities. Several of these pipeline segments were described as nearing completion with hydro testing and restorations ongoing. - Conewell (Conaway) Pump Station (contractor Archer Western): Site clearing and drainage pond work underway; concrete slabbing for building foundations expected soon. Andrew stated the Conewell pump station project is expected to complete in March 2028.
Andrew also described issues and change orders: a relocation and retunneling of an existing 60-inch pipeline under a creek was brought forward in a prior change order to protect the pipe from bank erosion; that work remains outstanding but approved previously by the trust.
Board members asked clarifying operational questions about Pump Station 0 and how it interfaces with the existing Atoka and McGee Creek pipelines; Andrew explained the system can be operated to take water from Lake Atoka or from the McGee Creek pipeline and that valves and tie-ins allow different operating modes depending on conditions.
No formal action was required on the update; trustees thanked the presenter and the meeting proceeded to adjourn.
