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Public works: nearly two-year SCADA upgrade complete; system expected to run five years
Summary
The Public Works Supervisor told the Rainier City Council that a nearly two-year upgrade to the city’s SCADA system is complete, pumps have been tuned, and crews have been addressing storm cleanup and hydrant maintenance. Staff flagged drainage issues that will need follow-up inspection.
At the meeting, the Public Works Supervisor reported that the city has completed a nearly two-year upgrade of its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, including new monitors, a keyboard and a replacement computer.
"We have, after almost 2 years, finally completed our upgrade of our SCADA system," the Public Works Supervisor said, noting that pumps were tuned and that staff expect the CrossFinder system to be serviceable "for at least the next 5 years." The supervisor also told council that crews performed hydrant flushing at the request of the fire department and have been trimming trees in rights-of-way.
The supervisor described recent post-storm cleanup, debris removal and targeted pumping at Lake Binghamton and said crews cleared several storm drains using a back truck. He warned that the drain clearing is not a permanent fix but should "buy us a little time" while the department identifies more durable solutions.
Council members asked follow-ups about ongoing maintenance priorities and specific problem spots. The supervisor said staff would continue inspections and field repairs and would report back on any recommended capital or equipment purchases.
The matter will remain on staff’s maintenance list; no formal council action was taken during the report.
