Reservoirs & Dams
Murphy Reservoir Replacement
The City of Whittier’s Murphy Reservoir Replacement Project has reached a significant milestone. Please take a moment to watch the highlight reel to see how the concrete walls were formed for the new reservoir. To meet the water storage deficiency within the existing limited space, the aging twin 0.5 MG concrete reservoirs were demolished and…
8 MG Peck Reservoir Replacement
The City of Manhattan Beach identified the Peck Reservoir replacement as a top priority after 60 years of effective service. The existing 7.5 MG reservoir was replaced with a new 8 MG reservoir that will be viable for 75 years. The project has enhanced the City’s drinking water storage and system reliability, helped to ensure…
Simon Ranch Reservoir, Pump Station, & Pipeline Replacement
Butier Engineering, Inc. provided program management, construction management, and inspection services for the Simon Ranch Reservoir, Booster Pump Station, and Zone 1 and Zone 3 Pipeline Replacement Project. The reservoir is located in North Tustin on the corner of Valhalla Drive and Outlook Lane surrounded by a residential neighborhood of large custom homes. The purpose…
Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir
Butier Engineering, Inc. was selected to provide construction management and inspection services for the construction of the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir. The dam and reservoir were reconstructed on 177-acres of property to create a 1.6 billion gallon recycled water reservoir. Construction consisted of new inlet/outlet structures, a spillway, micro-tunneling, instrumentation, and a new Dam…
Rawlings Reservoir Replacement Project
Butier Engineering, Inc. provided constructability review, construction management, and inspection services for the City of Tustin’s Rawlings Reservoir Replacement Project. The City’s former 4 MG hopper bottom reservoir was taken out of service due to its age and deteriorating condition. After its decommissioning, the City proceeded with the design of two 3.0 MG prestressed circular…
Nohl Canyon Water Storage Tank Project
Butier Engineering, Inc. performed as a subconsultant to Tetra Tech, providing construction management, field engineering, and inspection services for this $20-million water storage tank project. The project team was also responsible for providing geotechnical, soils testing, noise/vibration monitoring, pre-inspection, community relations, and surveying services. The scope of work included the construction of a 10-million gallon…
Vista Verde Reservoir Replacement—Phase II
Butier Engineering, Inc. provided construction management and inspection services for the replacement of the Vista Verde Reservoir. The existing 750,000-gallon steel reservoir, which suffered from internal corrosion, was replaced with two 1 million-gallon Type I pre-stressed concrete reservoirs that are partially buried. The extra capacity for water storage allows additional development in the area, which…
Mission Trails Regulatory Structure II and Flow Control Facility
The San Diego County Water Authority selected Butier Engineering, Inc. to provide construction management services for the Mission Trails Flow Regulatory Structure II and Flow Control Facility Project. Ninyo & Moore is providing materials testing, soils testing, and geotechnical services as a sub-consultant to Butier. The project, which is located in the northwest area of…
Otay Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Clearwell Reservoirs
The City of San Diego, Public Utilities selected Butier Engineering, Inc. to provide construction management, field engineering, administration, and inspection services for the expansion and upgrade of the Otay Water Treatment Plant. The Otay Plant is a critical component of one of the nation’s largest systems for storing, treating, and delivering water to residents and…
Tesoro Water Facilities-Zone II and Zone B Reservoirs
Butier Engineering, Inc. provided third-party construction management services to Santa Margarita Water District for the Zone II and Zone B Reservoirs project, which was the third phase of the Tesoro Zone II and B Water Facilities Program. The Butier Team was also provided identical services for the first and second phases of the program, which…
Tesoro Zone II and Zone B Water Facilities-Rough Grading and Storm Drain Improvements
Butier Engineering, Inc. provided third-party construction management and inspection services for the Tesoro Zone II and B Water Facilities project, which will provide operational and emergency water supply to a portion of the Esencia Village planned community (Planning Area 2). The project site is located in Rancho Mission Viejo (an unincorporated area of Orange County)…
930 Zone Recycled Water Reservoir
Butier Engineering, Inc. was contracted to provide construction management and inspection services for the construction of a 5 MG steel recycled water reservoir. The project scope of work includes the installation of yard piping and valving; site grading including excavation, fill, and disposal; electrical and instrumentation; 2,488 lineal feet of 30-inch cement mortar lined and…