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Town of Fleming, Colorado Water Tower Rehabilitation


April 2014

Project Description: Marine Diving Solutions provided fabrication, installation, and rehabilitation services for a 75KG water tower.

Services included:
  • Fabrication and installation of a ladder on the exterior of the water tank with landing platforms and wire safety fall arrest systems
  • Fabrication and installation of a ladder on the interior of the water tank • Guardrail fabrication and installation on the roof of the water tank
  • Removal of a broken 8' by 120' vertical riser pipe removal
  • Foundation excavation for a new pipe placement
  • Concrete forming and foundation for a new 8' diameter by 130' vertical freestanding ductile iron pipe placement
  • Concrete forming and foundation for a new 8' diameter by 130' vertical freestanding ductile iron pipe
  • Backfilling and compaction around piping (10' deep)
  • Installation of 120' vertical ductile iron pipe
  • Fabrication and installation of custom flange to the base of the water tank
  • Removal of existing side supports for vertical riser
  • Installation of new supports for vertical riser pipe
  • Epoxy repairs to corrosion areas due to use on interior of the water tower