DS-6.15 Pump Station Services

Pump stations require water supply and electrical services for operation.

DS-6.15.1   Water Supply

Drawing Ref: T671

The following shall apply:

1. All pump stations shall be provided with a water supply connection through a standard 25mm Council metered water connection and include a 25mm supply to a standard female Camlock hose connection located within, or directly outside the backflow preventer cabinet. 
2. A second 25mm water supply connection (including 240 volt solenoid valve) shall be installed within the backflow preventer cabinet to facilitate supply to provide for a washdown sprayer be installed within the pump station wet well.  For this purpose a 25mm (ID) MDPE pipe shall also be installed from the solenoid valve into the wet well with sufficient pipe to reach the centre of the well.
3. The water supply shall be protected by a reduced pressure zone 25mm backflow preventer to comply with AS/NZ 2845.1:1998 and in accordance with DS-7 Water Supply.  This shall be located adjacent to the station and at least 300mm above ground level.

DS-6.15.2   Electrical Supply

Drawing Ref: T672, T673, T674, T675, T676, T677, T678, T679, T680, T681, T682

Each pump station shall be fitted with a standard on site electrical control system and alarm/operational data system. These shall be compatible with the Council’s standard system. A copy of the standard details for these works is provided in the Standard Drawings.

DS-6.15.3   Telemetry

An electrical on-site telemetry system, assembled and installed in accordance with the Council’s standard specification shall be required.

DS-6.15.4   Access Requirements

Refer to DS-6.7.2 Access Requirements.

Definitions in this section

Council

Ground