Elevated water tower wins recognition - Edmond, OK
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The company that designed this City of Edmond water tank has earned a National Recognition Award for the achievement. It has been designed to help the water tank withstand tornadoes and earthquakes.
Waymark Code: WM112CN
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2019
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This City of Edmond water tower is on the the north side of Coffee Creek, between Boulevard and Broadway, and just west of the railroad tracks.
Article text:
Freese and Nichols of Oklahoma City has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 52nd annual Engineering Excellence Awards for designing an elevated water tower to serve Edmond.
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The new 2-million-gallon elevated storage tower at 4116 N Boulevard more than doubles the city’s elevated water storage capacity. Constructed of lightweight, high-strength composite materials, the tower was strategically located at the site of an existing pump station where its water can be drained into an existing ground storage tank when flushing is required for maintenance.
Other features include an advanced monitoring and control system, specialized valves that can be operated remotely, and a structural design to help the tank structure withstand the forces of tornadoes and earthquakes. Officials said the additional storage capacity will support Edmond’s economic development efforts for years to come.
Type of publication: Internet Only
When was the article reported?: 03/23/2019
Publication: The Daily Oklahoman
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Business/Finance
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