The rebuild of the Central Pump Station is complete. Landscaping work will take place in 2008.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and its contractor have completed structural and seismic improvements at the Central Pump Station in San Francisco. Built in 1915, the Central Pump Station became vulnerable to damage from earthquakes, fire and deterioration from continual use.
In June 1997, San Francisco voters approved two bond measures that provided $300 million for upgrades to the water supply and distribution system. The Central Pump Station Improvements cost approximately $8.6 million and were paid for through the bond measure funds approved in 1997. Improvements help to ensure the safety and reliability of the City's drinking water and fire protection system are maintained.
The improvements seismically upgraded the aging pump station to an essential facility building. The historic exterior was maintained with the majority of the reconstruction occurring inside the building.
The interior was gutted and a new foundation, roof and seismic bracing were added. Existing outdated electrical controls, switches and the pumps were replaced with more updated, energy efficient models.
A new emergency generator system was constructed to ensure that the pump station is operational in the event of a power outage. All of these improvements enhance operational reliability and increase seismic stability.
Need more information?Contact Amy Sinclair at (415) 551-4659 or via email at asinclair@sfwater.org
An Open House and Landscape Design Presentation took place at the Central Pump Station on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. A goal of the evening was to introduce the neighborhood to a revised landscaping plan for the Central Pump Station/Merced Manor Reservoir area. Thank you to all who attended and provided us feedback on the landscaping plan.
