Armourdale Industrial District Pump Station Improvements

The Armourdale Industrial District (AID) Pump Station, the primary pump station serving the Unified Government of Wyandotte County’s main wastewater treatment plant, underwent substantial upgrades to address the challenges posed by its aging infrastructure. Initially built in the 1960s, the pump station encountered various issues, such as its interior discharge line failing and its inability to meet current demands. In response, the client pursued upgrades to enhance the pump station’s capacity and reliability, mitigating infrastructure risks while adhering to strict environmental regulations.

Garney implemented comprehensive enhancements targeting process equipment, electrical systems, and piping to prolong the station’s lifespan and enhance its functionality and efficiency. The original pump station experienced catastrophic failures in recent years, prompting urgent action. Recognizing the importance of proactive measures, Garney replaced outdated infrastructure with new, reliable pumps and pipelines to prevent future failures. 

Upgrades included installing new dry-pit submersible pumps and increasing the station’s capacity to 25 million gallons per day (MGD), with a maximum capacity of 55 MGD. Additionally, Garney replaced outdated process equipment with modern, more efficient infrastructure, integrated variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor control centers (MCCs), constructed cast-in-place valve vaults, and installed sanitary force mains. Collaborative efforts between the contractor, owner, and engineer on this CMAR project transformed the space, with motor starters replaced by VFDs and exterior enhancements with graffiti-resistant paint.

Despite facing challenges such as maintaining pump station operations during construction and managing hazardous gases, the project succeeded through effective risk mitigation. Through meticulous planning and innovative solutions, Garney modernized the pump station and ensured efficient wastewater management operations and uninterrupted service to the community.