Out of the world’s total water supply, freshwater makes up only 2.5%, and of that small percentage, only 1.2% can be used as drinking water. To combat the limited availability of clean drinking water, structures such as reservoirs, towers, and tanks provide storage for treated water, making it possible for people to live in areas with limited natural water sources.
Timmons Group delivers cost-effective, innovative solutions for both the public and private sectors in the areas of Water and Wastewater Treatment, Transmission, Distribution and Storage System design, and construction. From master planning and feasibility studies to complete engineering design and construction services for water and wastewater facilities, our extensive experience is enhanced by our deep understanding of and our commitment to the communities in which we live, work, and play.
In 2021, Isle of Wight County Public Schools made the decision to replace the existing Hardy Elementary School, built around 1961, with a new facility constructed on land adjacent to the old school.
To enhance the new school’s water service and fire protection, the County decided to construct a 500,000-gallon spheroid-style elevated tank on the new site. The newly built tank provides a reliable and consistent water supply for students and faculty and features an active tank mixer, pile foundation, and SCADA system to address water quality
Timmons Group provided engineering design, drafting, regulatory review and approval, bid and award, and construction administration services for the project.
The new tank is filled by the Old Stage Road Waterline and Booster Pump Station with water supplied by the Town of Smithfield. The project was permitted by the County, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
“It’s a privilege to serve our clients in their pursuit of delivering a safe and reliable supply of drinking water, and I’m proud of the work our team does every day to solve the unique and complex challenges associated with water projects,” says Bruce Strickland, a project manager on our Richmond water and wastewater team.
