SOUTH MOUNTAIN WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

 

Project Highlights

 

Lyman Henn, Inc. provided a feasibility study, design, and construction management services for a 6,000 ft mixed rock and soil tunnel through South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona.  The pipeline consisted of a 48” diameter water transmission main from the South Mountain Reservoir to the Foothills Water Tank to increase the water distribution system's capacity placed in an eight ft diameter tunnel.

 

Our scope included detailed explorations, preparation of a geotechnical data report and a baseline report, and development of a design package with plans and specifications.  The tunnel was excavated with a specialized hard rock machine adapted for occasional soil zones specified by Lyman Henn.  Lyman Henn also specified specialized pipe placement, backfill, and grouting requirements, then worked with the Contractor and Owner to facilitate construction.