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FEATURE PROJECT: Salt Valley Generating Station
Construction of
Salt Valley Generating Station
NE Waste Water Treatment Plant
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As three smoke stacks reach skyward, construction on the ground of the new Salt Valley Generating Station moves ever closer to completion. For the past year General Excavating has been busy as part of the team of contractors selected to build the plant.
Last year, Lincoln Electric System began the first stage of construction on the Salt Valley Generating Station. The power plant, located near 70th and Bluff Road, will generate electricity for the city of Lincoln. The Salt Valley Generating Station incorporates innovative technology into its operation. Three combustion turbines, generating 45 megawatts each, will burn natural gas to provide power for the plant. (These engines are similar to those found in jets.) Water treated at the Northeast Waste Water Treatment Plant two miles away will be pumped and further treated before being used primarily to cool the turbines. Once used, the water will be transferred to a 5-million gallon holding pond and eventually pumped back to the Northeast Waste Water Treatment Plant.
General Excavating's role in this project included construction of over 26,000 lineal feet of 30" and 24" HDPE pipe to connect the two facilities. These large pipes, connected using a fusion machine, were installed under Salt Creek and Interstate 80 using directional drilling and auger boring. "Although the plans called for micro-tunneling, we proposed alternative construction methods saving the client a substantial amount of money," commented Jim Brunner, Project Manager for General Excavating.
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General Excavating was also responsible for the construction of the pumping stations as well as connections into the existing facilities. According to Tom Davlin, Project Engineer for Lincoln Electric System, "General Excavating was able to plan and execute the project with a minimum of impact to the Northeast Waste Water Treatment Plant's operations and met the LES schedule and cost objectives."
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Installation of 30" HDPE pipe
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Salt Valley Comments
Construction of manhole and
duct bank.
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Subcontracted through Commonwealth Electric to construct five manholes and almost 3,500 feet of duct bank to bring power to the Salt Valley Generating Station. "I am very pleased with the project. Construction went smoothly and on schedule," stated Bob Kallenbach, Project Manager for Commonwealth Electric.
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Horizontal directional drilling
Salt Creek Crossing.
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Miller the Driller worked as a subcontractor to General Excavating to horizontal directional drill Salt Creek two times and auger-bored and jacked Interstate 80. "Working with General Excavating was absolutely great. We couldn't have asked for more," according to Steve Allen, General Superintendent for Miller the Driller.
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Construction of Salt Valley
Generating Station.
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Subcontracted through Hawkins Construction to trench, reinforce, pour concrete, and backfill almost 2800 feet of duct bank.
"We are very pleased with the work. I am always glad to see General Excavating working on our projects," says Dudley Rinaker, Project Manager for Hawkins Construction Company.
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Ayars & Ayars Inc. worked as a subcontractor to General Excavating to construct the pump station, pump houses, and a meter valve vault.
"General Excavating was great," states Eric Carlson, Project Manager for Ayars & Ayars.
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Construction of the pumping station floor slab.
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Subcontracted through Commonwealth Electric to perform hourly digging and backfilling.
"General Excavating didn't miss a beat! Their operators and crew were right on the money," said Pat Klausen, Project Manager for Commonwealth Electric.
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Encasing the conduit in concrete.
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Midwest Mechanical worked as a subcontractor to General Excavating to construct all of the above ground piping for the pump station, air handling duct system, and miscellaneous mechanical work.
"The project went well," comments Toby Mathies, Project Manager for Midwest Mechanical.
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Interior piping in pump house
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A Tradition of Excellence
General Excavating Wins for the Seventh Consecutive Year
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From left:
Scott Fitzgerald - GE, Dan Chesnut - GE, Mike Stewart - GE
Randy High - GE, Dave Overbey - URS Group, Inc., Jerome Masek - GE.
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General Excavating was presented an "Excellence in Construction" Award at the 7th Annual Associated Builder's and Contractor's Awards Banquet held in Omaha, Nebraska. General Excavating has now won an "Excellence in Construction" award for seven straight years. "The commitment to excellence that our crews exhibit allows General Excavating to set and maintain a high standard for customer satisfaction." states Scott Fitzgerald, President for General Excavating.
The award was given for a Subsurface Flow Treatment Wetland Project on Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. General Excavating constructed three clay treatment lagoons, installed the influent and effluent piping, conveyance piping, and manholes with monitoring valves. The Engineer for the project was URS Group, Inc.
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Project Briefs
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General Excavating removed and treated with lime, lead-impacted soil at NUCOR, Bar Mill - Norfolk. The treated soil was then replaced and encapsulated with clay. Crews from General Excavating also removed and replaced 48" RCP storm sewer. "Although the weather and groundwater presented some challenges, the guys did a great job" stated Mike Stewart, Project Manager for General Excavating. The design engineer for the project was HDR.
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Communications Construction, a division of General Excavating, completed 45 miles of urban and rural plowing for the Stanton Telephone Company. Work included installing a fiber ring with hot splices. "Locating existing utilities in town coupled with two river crossings were some of the challenges on this project," according to Tom Layman, Project Manager for Communications Construction. The design engineer for the project was RVW, Inc.
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Now That's Service!
How far will General Excavating go to meet the needs of their customers? The answer is 470 MILES!
When Mark Capriola of ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS couldn't get the Hardscape products he needed from the local landscaping supplier, he turned to General Excavating. Using General Excavating's website, Mark found the products he needed to complete his project. Ed Ring, Materials Sales Manager said, "We gave him some options and lined up delivery. He was very appreciative of the extra effort." In the end, General Excavating sent 24 tons of Colorado Moss Boulders loaded on a semi-truck to Rockford, Illinois. Now that's service!
If General Excavating is willing to ship 24 tons of boulders 470 miles, imagine what we will do for you the next time you need Hardscape Materials.
Photo of the Quarter
This quarter's photo winner is Dennis Willeford. Dennis is a project foreman in our communications division and has been with General Excavating 8 1/2 years.
This photo illustrates the stabilization of ducts and cables before the manhole is relocated. Crews raised this precast manhole three feet and moved it and the duct bank four feet. General Excavating worked for Alltel on this project.
Each quarter, employees enter photos in our contest for a chance to be published in our newsletter and win $100. Congratulations Daryl!
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