Lake Skinner Lift Station
Winchester, California: Sewer Lift Station
Project Details
- Owner – Lake Skinner Recreational Area
- Engineer – Caliagua Inc
- Scope – Installation of (1) Pre-packaged Lift Station
- Additional Scope – Underground electrical work and existing electrical system upgrade
- Contract Value – $900,000
Scope of Work
Caliagua’s work on the Skinner 1 Lift Station Replacement Project included furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to construct a complete and operable sewage lift station. Major elements of work consisted of:
- Installation of a prefabricated sewage lift station with reinforced concrete foundation and top slab.
- Furnishing and installing submersible non-clog pumping units, pump control panels, and a remote telemetry unit (RTU) with District-furnished programmable logic controller (PLC).
- Providing and installing all required conduit, conductors, cables, controls, instrumentation, and appurtenances.
- Furnishing and installing an outdoor standby diesel generator set with automatic transfer switch, reinforced concrete foundation, electrical panels, radio panel enclosure, lightning protection, and a sunshade structure.
- Modifying existing electrical equipment within the site’s equipment building.
- Performing site improvements, removal of existing lift station facilities, and modification of the precast concrete wet well.
- Completing pre-startup, startup, and operational demonstration testing of all systems, followed by a seven-day live test to verify full performance.
Community Benefit
The Skinner 1 Lift Station Replacement provides substantial benefits to the surrounding community by modernizing critical wastewater infrastructure. The new prefabricated lift station, submersible pumps, and upgraded electrical and control systems enhance reliability, reduce maintenance downtime, and ensure compliance with current safety and operational standards.
By replacing aging facilities and incorporating a standby diesel generator, the project strengthens resilience during power outages and emergencies, safeguarding public health and protecting the environment. Additionally, the improvements increase system capacity and operational efficiency, supporting future growth in the service area and enabling the District to continue delivering safe and dependable wastewater service to both residents and businesses.
