residents, and visitors, would’ve been enormous, especially since it was done during the busiest season for tourism. “Instead, a dedicated team of HDPE pipe supplier and manu- facturer (ISCO industries and DuraLine), engineers (Brierley Associates, AECOM, and others), and contractors (David Mancini & Sons, Spartan) pulled together to pool their experience and come up with a creative, innovative, and cost-effective solution to provide the City of Miami Beach with a reliable force main that will last for decades,” Rubeiz said. “It showcased the ability of HDPE to save money, time, and provide
An ISCO field tech used a McElroy 2065 fusion machine to make the final tie in.
The new pipe was pulled in two segments. This dual-string approach had two runs of pipe being fused and positioned in the center of the roadway, which permitted local access for residents who could con- tinue to drive along the perimeter lanes of the work area. Addition- ally, construction of a pedestrian bridge over the pipe installation area enhanced pedestrian mobility. “HDPE pipe is the tested and proven solution for force main reha- bilitation and trenchless construction,” said Camille George Rubeiz, P.E., F.ASCE, senior director of engineering for the Municipal and Industrial Division of PPI. “The strength and flexibility of PE4710 made it ideal for this longest and largest HDPE pull, which is liter- ally groundbreaking and proves the material’s capabilities. The time and money it would have taken to dig up and replace the existing line would have made this project unrealistic. The disruption to the city, its
The fused HDPE pipe entering the pit. More than 3,300 feet of 54-inch-diameter HDPE pipe was used.
innovative solutions for the City of Miami Beach and is truly worthy of the PPI Project of the Year Award for the Municipal and Industrial Division.”
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