When a mining client wanted to dewater an active mining area to its tailings basin, Barr developed four potential pipe alignment options and two options for pumping water from the mine to the basin. The plan considered safety, construction phasing, regulatory requirements, and project costs.
The client chose Barr’s design for a year-round, all-weather pumping system that can operate continuously, intermittently, and at a variable flow rate. The dewatering system enables the client to utilize the maximum allowable continuous pumping rate of 5,000 GPM. Throughout the design process, Barr worked closely with a local earthwork contractor, county officials, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
Barr completed a final design of the client’s selected option for a year-round, all-weather pumping system for dewatering the active mining area.