To support the City of Tampa’s ongoing wastewater system modernization, PCL partnered with Stantec on a progressive design‑build delivery of the new Bayshore Pumping Station. Working within the narrow median of Bayshore Boulevard, one of the city’s most recognizable corridors, the project challenged PCL to maintain full traffic flow throughout construction while delivering an active high‑capacity pump station, 20 feet below ground, capable of meeting the community’s long‑term wastewater demands.

PCL’s scope centered on delivering a durable, high‑performance facility that integrates seamlessly into its surrounding neighborhood. The team concentrated on construction excellence—building critical infrastructure below grade, coordinating complex utilities, sequencing bypass pumping, and integrating long‑term reliability features essential to Tampa’s wastewater network. 

Constructing a deep pump station in an active traffic corridor required innovative engineering and careful planning. PCL maintained open traffic lanes on both sides of the median at all times, ensuring uninterrupted mobility for residents and visitors. A complete wastewater bypass system enabled continuous sewer service throughout construction. The bypass system featured four critically silenced diesel-driven pump sets that automatically adjusted flows between 750 and 1,500 gallons per minute. Noise suppression technology ensured minimum disruption to the neighborhood while the bypass was operating 24/7.

To deliver long‑term resilience, PCL installed four Flygt submersible solids-handling pumps (each 2,213 GPM, 85 HP) along with robust 28-inch influent and 20-inch ductile iron effluent piping for enhanced corrosion resistance. Electrical upgrades included a 600‑kW generator, new switchgear, transformers, and an extreme‑weather‑rated electrical building to ensure uninterrupted operations.

To complement the facility’s physical and electrical upgrades, PCL implemented a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that puts real‑time intelligence at an operator’s fingertips. Remote monitoring, live flow data, automated alerts, and advanced system diagnostics allow city staff to manage operations proactively—whether on site or off—strengthening resilience during extreme weather events while improving day‑to‑day efficiency and long‑term asset performance.

As an added community benefit, the final site restoration incorporates landscaping aligned with neighborhood aesthetics, shaped in part by resident feedback gathered during public outreach, enhancing visual appeal along the Bayshore corridor.   

• Pump Station Depth: 20 feet below grade

• Peak Flow Capacity: 6,500 Gallons per minute (GPM)

• Pumping Equipment: Four submersible solids-handling pumps (2,213 GPM, 85 HP each)

• Bypass System: Four critically-silenced diesel pump sets (750–1,500 GPM automatic flow adjustment) 

• Mechanical Systems: 28" influent piping; 20" ductile iron effluent piping

• Technology Enhancements: SCADA upgrade enabling remote monitoring, data collection and automated alerts

• Community Integration: Landscape design harmonized with Bayshore neighborhood aesthetics