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Commission reviews shared well and fire-suppression proposals for Townsend airport hangar development
Summary
Contractors from 180 Water and Western Water Wells presented three package options for a shared well, underground infrastructure and optional fire-suppression tanks; the board agreed to review bids and discuss a decision next month.
Contractors representing 180 Water and Western Water Wells presented quotes to the Broadwater County airport board for a shared well, underground plumbing to future hangar sites, pumps and optional fire-suppression tanks.
Tyrell Wellenstein of 180 Water Western Wells outlined a multi-stage approach: drill a primary well (presenters discussed 6-inch and 8-inch casing options), install underground stub bonds/curb stops to each future hangar site, and provide a pump house with freeze protection rather than short-lived in-well pressure tanks. The presenters recommended installing pre-plumbing infrastructure before concrete is poured to avoid costly later digs.
Technical and permitting details discussed included: an 8-inch casing supports larger pumps and higher flow but costs roughly $10 more per foot of casing; the contractors estimated local wells average about 140 feet but planned proposals for up to 200 feet; and a 35-gallon-per-minute threshold was cited as the point at which additional permitting may be required, while a 20–25 gpm system would likely serve the planned hangars without added permitting. Presenters also described optional 5,000-gallon storage tanks sized for fire suppression and said tank counts and capacity could be adjusted based on grants or future needs.
Board members asked about cost-sharing and operational impacts: contractors said some components could be sourced by future building owners to lower up-front board costs but that warranties on pumps would require contractor installation. The board discussed whether individual wells or a single shared well made economic sense; presenters said a single well with curb stops is likely the most economical approach for the expected mix of hangar uses.
The board did not approve a contract; members agreed to review two written proposals and discuss a selection at the next meeting, with Dwight (airport staff) tasked to provide additional details and clarifications.
