On hand for the October 11 ribbon cutting ceremony for the restoration of the Bay Street Sewer and Pump Station rehabilitation project were (left to right) City of Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel, Councilwoman and Friend of the Pontiac Parks Founder Kathalee James, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, City Councilman William Parker, and Oakland County Board Commissioner Angela Powell.
(Photo courtesy of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office)
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the restoration of the Bay Street Sewer and Pump Station rehabilitation project took place on Wednesday, October 11, at Galloway Lake Park in Pontiac. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash was joined by local stakeholders, community leaders and the project team.
“This project I hope will help enhance and restore recreational opportunities for the community while improving the infrastructure and protecting public health,” said Nash.
In 2023, closed circuit television footage of the sanitary sewer revealed signs of pipe corrosion due to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The footage highlighted the significant repairs needed to protect the integrity of the sewer system. In response to this discovery, the project began immediately this year. It is a very important project which also allowed for the opportunity to a longstanding fishing pier on the property, which was in very poor condition. This added work helps with local efforts to invest and revitalize community parks. The Oakland County Water Resources engineering team collaborated with Fishbeck Inc. on the project’s construction design.
The project has many new features which include:
• Installation of a new 1,650-foot force main from the Bay Street Pump Station to the Perry Street force main.
• Rerouting the new 30-inch sewer around the new Amazon building to connect to an existing manhole.
• Improvements to the Bay Street Pump Station including new pumps, pump station controls, and HVAC improvements to the wet well.
• Rehabilitating the fishing pier for Galloway Lake Park.
• Upgrades to the parking area next to the fishing pier and pump station.
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is dedicated to public health and safety, preserving natural resources and a healthy environment, maintaining reliable, high-quality service, ensuring the value of investment, and contributing to economic prosperity. To learn more, visit oakgov.com/water.
