Smith Pumping Plant Foundation Replacement

In December of 2020, the Smith Pumping Plants' original wood and concrete sump foundation failed.  Large sinkholes developed where the foundation began to collapse.  The pumps were removed to be used later, but the foundation needed to be replaced.

The image shows a concrete structure with pipes, likely a drainage or irrigation setup, situated near a grassy area.

The area was isolated and the old foundation was removed.  In preparation for the new foundation the subgrade was removed to the baserock.

The image shows workers in safety gear at a construction site with sandbags, rocks, and a water-filled area.

The new foundation was built entirely of concrete and engineered to maximize the efficiency of the current pumps and with a high sense of staff safety and the operational conditions of the area in mind. 

A concrete structure resembling a small tower is surrounded by a dug-out area, with construction materials nearby.
The image shows a concrete structure with a metal grid, surrounded by large rocks, and a person working nearby.
A construction site with a pond, featuring a concrete structure, red truck, and surrounding vegetation.
The image shows a water pump station with two pumps on a wooden platform near a canal or waterway.
The image shows a pump station on a gravel patch near a body of water, surrounded by greenery and construction materials.

Pumping operations resumed in June of 2021

The image shows a concrete platform with pumps and pipes near a water source, set in a gravel area with greenery nearby.