Featured Photo (above): A 1-million-gallon water standpipe near the Pflugerville Justice Center will be demolished and replaced with a 2.5-million-gallon elevated water storage tank, one of two water towers the city plans to erect. Image: Google Streets
Posted: 3-11-20
By Edmond Ortiz
Pflugerville (Travis County)–Engineering will soon begin ahead of planned construction for two elevated water storage tanks – one with 2.5 million gallons capacity, the other with 2 million gallons.
City Council met March 10 to consider a $1.23 million professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols. The Fort Worth company has an office in Austin and other locations nationwide.
The 2.5-million-gallon tower will replace a 1-million-gallon standpipe near East Pfennig Lane.
This water tank will help to improve water pressure in the growing central part of Pflugerville.
Construction of the 2.5-million-gallon tank includes demolition of the existing standpipe, and installation of a 24-inch water line to replace the existing 12/16-inch water line northeast of the tank site.
The city engineer estimate for new water tower construction, demolition and the new water line totals $7.77 million that includes a 30% contingency account.
The 2-million-gallon tank will be built just east of the Weiss Lane/East Pflugerville Parkway intersection.
This water tower will serve growth in the southeast portion of the service area.
A 24-inch water line is required to connect the new tank to the water distribution system.
Construction of the 2-million-gallon tank is estimated to cost $6.77 million, including a 30% contingency.
The city has not yet finalized a project schedule or delivery method. VBX members may track this project using ID number: 2020-20FA.
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