Project Name: Springwater Storm Drain – Orem, Utah
Owner: City of Orem
Contractor: Tri-Co Realty & Investments
Engineering Firm: City of Orem Engineering Division
Date: January-May 2021
Manufacturer: Geneva Pipe and Precast
Product Specifications: (size, material, etc.): 10′ diameter Environment 21 Unistorm Model 10R separator, 2 QTY 84-inch diameter storm water manhole, 7′ x 7′ custom vault, custom flared end section, 492 linear feet of 54-inch diameter Class III RCP, 176 linear feet of 48-inch diameter Class III RCP, 88 linear feet 24-inch Class III RCP
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Overview:
To prevent localized flooding in developing residential and commercial areas, the City of Orem designed the Springwater Storm Drain project, which utilizes 750 linear feet of 24-inch to 54-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe and various precast stormwater management structures manufactured by Geneva Pipe and Precast.
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Narrative:
Part of the City of Orem’s Stormwater Master Plan, the Springwater Storm Drain project addresses concerns over localized flooding in the burgeoning Utah County region. With population growth of nearly 25% over the last 10 years, the County has experienced a boom in residential, commercial, and roadway development. Newly constructed homes, streets, and businesses expand the impervious ground surface area where stormwater could previously infiltrate, increasing the risk of flooding in surrounding streets and neighborhoods. This project mitigates the risk by routing stormwater from the Springwater Park detention basin to Golden Pond and Utah Lake through a system of RCP and precast stormwater structures.
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Because most of the runoff from the City flows from east to west towards Utah Lake, piping nearest to the lake handles the largest volume of water and is sized accordingly. Large-diameter reinforced concrete pipe is an optimal material for this project due to its less stringent compaction requirements for installation and its ability to handle large loads without the potential for deflection.
Geneva Pipe and Precast supplied, in total, over 750 linear feet of concrete pipe in diameters ranging from 24-to 54 inches and a variety of supplementary precast stormwater structures including manholes, vaults, and treatment devices. With Geneva’s manufacturing facility located less than 5 miles from the project site, the City of Orem supported local manufacturing, including quick and efficient shipping, lower transportation costs and emissions, and local customer service and technical support.
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