Spring Hill to evaluate 14 sewer lift stations for phased rehabilitation

Public Works presented a condition overview of the city’s 14 lift stations and requested board direction to perform a prioritized, system‑wide evaluation and to develop a phased rehabilitation plan for the capital improvement program.

Staff outlined common failures (corrosion of pipes and pumps, electrical/control wear, obsolete parts) and warned that deferred rehabilitation increases risk of overflows, unexpected failures and emergency repair costs. The presenter estimated that a typical pump rehab (seals, rotating assembly and some valving) can be around $100,000 and that a full station rehabilitation (enclosed station, installation, design) could be up to roughly $300,000.

Board members supported a proactive evaluation to reduce emergency spending and service disruptions. Staff said the rehabilitation plan will be aligned with the CIP and budget cycles and that they will work with finance on recommended parts inventories and vendor suggested critical spare lists to reduce downtime.

What happens next: Staff will evaluate and rank the 14 stations by condition and risk, propose a phased rehab plan for inclusion in future CIP budgets, and return recommendations and potential funding options to the board.