GPD was part of the Design-Build Team for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Dille Road and Barberton Creek Pump Station Upgrade projects. We conducted pre-design condition assessments featuring above-ground brick buildings and wet and dry wells ranging from 25 to 40 feet deep. These assessments validated the initial scope of work proposed by the District and recommended additional upgrades for the stations. Our assessment covered site conditions (drainage, access, fencing, etc.), HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, pumps, piping, valves, health and safety measures (such as railings, air monitoring, and fall protection), building structure, roofing, and controls.

Barberton Creek Pump Station Upgrade

The Barberton Creek Pump Station, built in 1926, presented a unique challenge. Instead of upgrading the aging facility, the District concurred with our Business Case Analysis, which demonstrated that installing a new submersible pump station would be more advantageous than rehabilitating the original structure. This approach not only resulted in a lower 20-year life-cycle cost but also minimized risks to workers, reduced maintenance time, and eliminated the need to manage a 90-year-old, three-story building.

Dille Road Pump Station Upgrade

The Dille Road Pump Station required targeted upgrades to renew the aging pump station. The upgrades included new motor control centers (MCCs), railings, valves, doors, roofing, lighting, flow meters, fire alarms, and a gas monitoring system. Throughout the design phase, we collaborated closely with our contractor partner, assisting with the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development, construction, and final delivery of the project.