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Water plant GAC filters enter acceptance testing; board told phases 2–4 will follow with long‑lead equipment orders
Summary
Staff reported the granular activated carbon (GAC) filter structure is largely installed, SCADA and operational acceptance testing will continue through July, and the board was told equipment work packages for subsequent phases will be presented for approval in coming months.
City staff updated the Municipal Utility Board on June 27 about progress at the water purification plant and the new granular activated carbon (GAC) filters. Rick Schafer, water utilities, said site work, chemical piping, fencing and paving for phase 1 have been completed and the city has begun acceptance testing and SCADA integration; he estimated substantial completion in mid‑to‑late July and a 30‑day operational acceptance testing window.
Schafer said SCADA terminations and final electrical work were not fully complete but have not prevented staff from beginning operational connectivity tests. He told the board contractors have completed many punch‑list items and the city will push contractors to finish exterior landscaping and site cleanup, noting neighborhood expectations for finished appearance.
On project sequencing, staff said the city will bring a procurement package for long‑lead equipment (work package/GMP 1) for board approval in September so vendors can begin production, and a second work package for early construction work is planned for January. The consultant will present pump‑station alternatives in August and will seek direction on those options.
Representative quotes: "The contractor will then start working on their final punch list and close out items," Schafer said, adding the city expects the project to be substantially complete by mid‑to‑late July.
What’s next: staff will continue acceptance testing and return to the board with equipment work packages and pump‑station alternatives in the coming months; the board asked staff to keep pushing the contractor to complete exterior work quickly.
