Belinder Pump Station Improvements
NOTICE: City Council Meeting-Project Update
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fairway City Hall, 5240 Belinder Road, Fairway, KS 66205
Existing Belinder Pump Station prior to upgrade
Project
The Belinder Pump Station facility is located at 5700 Belinder Road, at the intersection of State Park Road and Belinder Road, and both the Kansas City and Mission Hills Country Clubs.
Typical sanitary sewer flow generated by communities in the lower portion of the Brush and Rock Creek basins flows by gravity sewers to the pump station, which then pumps it northwest to the Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility located near the I-35 and Lamar interchange.
During heavy rain events, storm water enters the sewer system through old sewers, manholes, and connections on private property (homes and businesses) and can exceed the capacity of the dry weather pump station. There is a separate wet weather pump station and Peak Excess Flow Treatment Facility (PEFTF) at this location that treats and disinfects the excess wet weather flow before its release to Brush Creek.
This project will replace and improve aging equipment at the facility. Because the facility was constructed in the late 1940’s, these improvements will require building expansion to house new equipment and meet current building codes. Regulatory requirements involve the use of additional chemicals to protect the safety of Brush Creek.
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​Project Drivers and Benefits
JCW is replacing and improving aging equipment to extend the life of the facility, increase reliability, and improve facility operations while trying to maintain the aesthetics of the facility and be a good neighbor.
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There is a regulatory requirement from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to improve the chemical treatment system for wet weather discharges.
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Project Schedule
The project is in design in 2024. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025 and be completed by early 2028. This page will be updated with more details as the project progresses.
​​​Engagement
September 11, 2024
Informational Public Meeting. The boards and information presented at the meeting are below.
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October 28, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting
Time: 6:00-7:30pm. Location: Fairway City Hall.
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November 12, 2024
City Council Meeting - Project Update.
Time: 6:30 pm. Location: Fairway City Hall.
Keep checking back, as information is updated it will be posted on this website. You can also sign up for notifications.
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Informational Meeting - September 11, 2024
MATERIALS PRESENTED
Board 1 - What does this facility do?
Belinder Pump Station was built in 1947, and is one of eight pump stations that sends flows to the Nelson Wastewater Treatment Complex. It’s located at the corner of State Park Road and Belinder Avenue. The pump station consists of a dry weather and wet weather pump station. The dry weather pump station conveys up to 10.6 million gallons per day of raw wastewater to Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility in Mission, KS. During large storm events, storm water infiltration can overwhelm the collection system and exceed the dry weather pump station capacity. The excess flow is temporarily stored in the below ground Peak Excess Flow Treatment Facility (PEFTF) until the storm passes and the pump station returns to normal operating conditions. If the PEFTF capacity is exceeded, flow is released into Brush Creek after treatment which includes screening, settling, and chemical disinfection.
Board 2 - Project Drivers
There are three main drivers associated with this project: replacement of aging equipment, improving water quality, and implementing JCW’s long-term plan. Equipment reaching the end of its life will need to be replaced to maintain continued service, increase reliability and safety, and update the facility to meet current codes. Currently JCW adds chlorine for disinfection of the PEFTF flow to Brush Creek during large storm events. To improve water quality, sodium bisulfite will be added to remove the residual chlorine which can be toxic to aquatic life. This is a process called dechlorination. This project is part of JCW’s 25-year Integrated Plan approved by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and has a target completion date of 2028.
Board 3 - Street Level View
The renderings on the left show the existing facility and, on the right, the proposed facility. These improvements will require a facility expansion on the front of the property towards the southwest and southeast for our new electrical, dumpster, and chemical rooms. The goal of the design is for the architecture to serve as a good neighbor to the adjacent property owners and appear as another residence within the neighborhood. The architectural style of the expansion will match the colonial cottage style of the existing building with shingle pitched roof, colonial pediment and surround at the entrance door, white trim divided windows with shutters, and use of white cornice/fascia on tumbled red blend brick walls. The existing brick screening wall in front of the station conflicts with the expansion and will be removed. The majority of equipment and hatches behind the wall will be removed or knocked down flush with the ground level so as not to be seen. The renderings are not final design and were created at 30% of final design. Slight changes may result as the design team progresses through final design. Landscaping is shown in concept only.
Board 4 - Site Plan
There are several site improvements to the property. The existing driveway will be expanded for easier truck access off State Park Road and Belinder Avenue (darker grey). The existing building will expand towards State Park Road and to the southeast (blue). The expansion facing State Park Road will be for a new dumpster/washer compactor room. This will collect the larger debris in the water that is removed from the new mechanically operated bar screens. The facility expansion on the front, or southeast, of the property will house the new electrical and sodium bisulfite rooms. A new electrical room will help meet current code requirements and provide better phasing of construction to maintain operations. The generator and HVAC equipment will be replacing existing (purple). A new chemical addition point will be added to the below ground PEFTF for the dechlorination process (light green).
Board 5 - What to Expect During Construction
On projects with a significant impact within a community we typically receive questions related to the following topics: noise, traffic, odor, lighting, and dirt. These topics with mitigation efforts for this project are provided on the board. Some additional anticipated items to expect during construction are temporary pumping, construction trailer, and heavy equipment (i.e., cranes, forklifts, etc.). Sound attenuation will be provided on the temporary bypass pumps as these may be required for a few months during construction.
Board 6 - Landscaping and Lighting Plan
Belinder Pump Station operates 24/7 and some lighting is required for safety and security. Existing exterior light fixtures will be replaced along with at least two new lights. Facility lighting will be in accordance with the City of Fairway Municipal Code. All exterior fixtures will be down cast and will be warm lighting. Due to the building expansion and lack of contractor staging onsite the three trees on the east of the property will be removed for access and construction. New trees will be planted in the area shown on the board. Additional landscaping will be provided in front of the building and around the access point near the west driveway to enhance curb appeal.
Board 7 - Additional Information
A public open house was held on September 11th to inform the public of the project and the City of Fairway’s Planning Commission will review JCW’s planning application in a public meeting on October 28, 2024. This project is currently in design and will reach its 60% milestone in November. 100% design is expected by April 2025 with bidding through the summer. The contractor is expected to mobilize and start construction in the fall of 2025. Construction is estimated to be 28 months with completion in 2028 and an estimated total project cost of $22-25 million.
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What is an Integrated Plan?An Integrated Plan (IP) supports strategic and financial planning by examining an organization’s existing resources and future needs. It is a thoughtful, equitable and collaborative resource that promotes efficiency and reliability, identifies high priority needs for capital investment, prioritizes human health and quality of life, and minimizes unnecessary social and environmental impacts.
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What is JCW’s Integrated Plan?In 2019, JCW initiated a system-wide planning effort aimed at developing a long-term, prioritized infrastructure investment strategy that addresses wastewater needs and meets US Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements over the next 25 years. This Integrated Plan (IP) identified approximately $2.1 billion (in 2018 dollars) of projects that need to be implemented to meet these goals. JCW intends to continuously review and update the IP to address the community’s service needs as they evolve over time. Projects identified in the initial 25-year planning period include: Individual capital projects, such as those needed to build new treatment facilities and support regional growth; and Ongoing improvement initiatives focused on getting the most use out of our existing infrastructure. Now that the projects have been identified in the 25-year IP, JCW’s Integrated Plan Program is focused on providing the day-to-day staffing, communication, resources, and planning needed to implement the projects.
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Why did JCW develop an Integrated Plan?Over the years JCW has made significant investments to improve and maintain our wastewater systems. However, aging infrastructure needs, increasingly complex water quality and regulatory compliance issues, wet weather capacity concerns, and growing service demands will continue to require major capital investments into the future. The Integrated Plan (IP) allows JCW to move forward with these critical projects in a way that minimizes impacts to our financial resources, staff, and customers. The IP approach is authorized by the Clean Water Act and provides municipal wastewater utilities like JCW with a framework to establish implementation schedules that meet state and federal regulatory requirements. By developing and implementing the IP, JCW can stay in compliance with the regulations while continuing to provide cost-effective services to our customers.
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What are the goals of the Integrated Plan and associated Program?JCW developed the Integrated Plan (IP) to establish a prioritized and balanced infrastructure investment strategy that meets regulatory requirements and serves existing and future customer needs. The goals of the IP align with JCW’s mission to: Protect our environment, Serve our customers, and Enhance our communities. In doing so, the plan seeks to implement projects that solve the most critical infrastructure, environmental, and public health needs first, while allowing adequate time to develop a deeper understanding of future system needs. JCW is now focused on implementing projects through the IP Program. The goal of the IP Program is to provide JCW’s project managers, staff, engineering consultants, and outside contractors with the appropriate resources and tools needed to complete the identified projects on time and on budget.
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How will the Integrated Plan improve our quality of life?The Integrated Plan (IP) focuses on implementing projects that improve water quality in our streams and rivers, provide important human health protections for our citizens, and maintain a high level of service for our customers. Specifically, the IP outlines JCW’s approach for: Rehabilitating old pipes, manholes, pumping, and treatment facilities to continue to effectively convey and treat wastewater for our existing customers. Resolving precipitation-related flow management challenges that currently cause occasional sewer overflows, building backups, and other unplanned discharges throughout the system during major wet weather events. Proactively preparing for system expansion and improvement efforts needed to support continued growth and redevelopment; and Beneficially reusing waste byproducts to minimize environmental impacts, reduce operating costs, and more efficiently use resources.