A rehabilitated $2.3 million water tower in Pain Court is expected to increase tank reliability and keep it running for at least the next 20 years.
The Pain Court Elevated Water Tower was unveiled earlier this week. A public unveiling was cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
The tank dates back to 1996 and stores water for areas around Pain Court and Dover. It is also a major component of Chatham's water supply and distribution system.
The project, which started in January, involved the complete removal and replacement of the interior and exterior coatings of the tank. According to a media release, several other improvements were made in the process.
A hydro-dynamic mixing system to improve water age and chlorine residuals was installed inside of the tank. Some other upgrades include new antenna supports, a new lighting system, additional health and safety features, and a code-compliant guardrail system on the tank's roof.
Minor upgrades were also made to the process mechanical equipment within the base of the structure.
Work on the rehabilitated water tower was done by Landmark Municipal Services and Engineering and was inspected by CIMA Engineering.
Public Utilities Commission General Manager Tim Sunderland said this is the fourth tank rehabilitated in Chatham-Kent over the last eight years.