Gross Square Footage: N/A
Completion Date: 2008
Client: PA Department of Transportation
Project Manager: Dick Corporation
Environmental Engineer: Blazosky & Associates
Engineer: PBCI - Engineering
Contractor: HRI, Inc.
Project Summary:
In 2005, the DEP reported that they had found trace amounts of pyrite-laced sandstone, or 'acid rock', along the construction sites of new US route I99 in Western Centre County, PA. After further studies, it was reported that a large deposit stood in the direct path of the future Highway. In the year to follow, there would be much heated debate regarding the resolution of the 'acid rock' discovery. Finally, the DEP and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation along with local officials had reached a verdict. The 'acid rock' would be transferred to a remote location a few miles away and enclosed in a protective bladder system. The bladder system would be served by a redundant pump system that would pump runoff from any potential breaches to a holding tank. PBCI - Engineering served as electrical engineers for the redundant pump system.
Project Highlights:
This project was both the largest in scope and environmental impact that I have had the opportunity to be a part of while at PBCI - Engineering. The bladder field was roughly a staggering 930,000 sq.ft., with approximately 4,000 ft. pump distance from the collection sump area to the holding tank.
Involvement:
My involvement in this project was fairly minimal, in relation to the total scope of the project, as our engineering firm's involvement was minimal. My responsibilities included designing the electrical system components to support the pump system. I also was responsible for adapting the civil engineer's drawings to suit our needs so that we could clearly depict our individual scope of work.
