Project background
The City of Raleigh is seeking to construct approximately 16,500 LF of 36-inch transmission main generally between the Pullen Park Pump Station and the E.B. Bain Pump Station to reinforce the 495 and 595 pressure zones. As part of the planning and permitting process, a Phase I ESA will be necessary to evaluate environmental conditions along the project route. The Phase I ESA will help ensure compliance with environmental regulations before project commencement.
The project will be coordinated with the 24-inch waterline improvements planned for the Bilyeu Street corridor on the west end of this project, as well as replacement or rehabilitation of the water distribution lines and sewer collection lines along the transmission main corridor. Coordinating these activities may require additional review of the Phase I ESA findings to assess any overlapping environmental concerns.
Due diligence services
As part of the due diligence services associated with planning and construction preparation of a future reinforcing water main, WithersRavenel completed a Limited Environmental Screen along the proposed corridor. In addition, findings from the Phase I ESA are anticipated to guide further steps in the environmental due diligence process. The review consisted of a government records search reviewing the subject site and surrounding vicinity for properties that could impact the proposed improvements.
WithersRavenel conducted a site visit to field verify the locations of the sites identified on the EDR Corridor Report, photo document them, and verify that no sites obviously omitted in the records search have not been addressed. Ultimately, the Phase I ESA plays a key role in validating the project’s environmental readiness.