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WATER
WELLS NOS. 3A & 5 PUMPING
FACILITIES
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
The City of Huntington Beach has embarked on a program to improve the reliability and safety of City-owned and operated water wells and reservoirs. This project involved the development of two pumping facilities, Water Wells 3A and 5, into “model” facilities that could serve as prototypes for City-wide water well upgrades. Facility development included a study by the City to evaluate alternate approaches to water treatment. Ultimately, the City chose to stay with gaseous chlorine as the preferred method of water disinfection. Improving reliability and safety of the chlorination process through the use of passive total containment vessels and other measures was incorporated into project design.
An additional consideration in the development of design for Well 3A was its location within a City Redevelopment Zone. City concerns included improving neighborhood aesthetics and enhancing the overall community image, as well as supplying vital services to residents.
Selection of concrete masonry block as the preferred building material was a natural due to its flexibility and variety, as well as the architectural aesthetics associated with its rich colors and textures. Concrete masonry block also offered the durability, fire resistance and sound attenuation necessary for this type of facility. In addition, it provides ease of maintenance, an important consideration for public works projects.
Both Well 3A and 5 feature split-face concrete masonry units containing two colors that are infused with deep, pleasing tones of complimentary colors throughout the exposed surfaces. This rich base is a perfect background for architectural detailing achieved through the use of additional color and various block types.
Only three distinct colors were used for the building and perimeter masonry fence. However, differing finishes and block types allowed color variations to appear richer without creating visual chaos. Block finishes used include precision, split-face, burnished, scored precision, and scored split face. Additional fenestration detail was added to the buildings through the use of shaped and painted steel plates, equipment sunscreens, metal roofing, siding, and wrought iron gates and security features.
ARCHITECT:
Cash
& Associates
5772 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Randy
H. Mason, P.E.
Principal-in-Charge
David
R. Bachle, AIA
Project Manager,
Architect of Record, and Design Architect
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER:
Christopher Mansour, P.E.
Cash & Associates
GENERAL
CONTRACTOR:
Schuler Engineers Corporation
Butier, Construction Manager
OWNER:
City of Huntington Beach, California, Public Works
Department
