Project: Airport Lift Station Improvements

Pictured above in the fence enclosure is the exterior one of the City's 9 lift stations, located at the Hayward Executive Airport. Lift stations move wastewater through segments of the City's sewer infrastructure which rise in elevation, and therefore cannot rely on gravity.

Project Description

The capacity of the Airport Lift Station is undersized, and the pumps are old and high-maintenance, as they easily become clogged. This project would support the replacement and improvement of the piping, valves, and control panel of this lift station, as well as the procurement of an emergency standby generator, as the lift station currently does not have one. Ideally, all City lift stations should be equipped with an emergency stand by generator to help ensure the City's ability to continue operating the sewer system in the event of an emergency in which there is a power failure. Thus far, multiple companies have completed site visits to determine if submersible pumps are viable options. Staff is determining the most cost-effective way to procure a standby generator. The estimated completion date for this project is September 2025.