Magnolia Elevated Tank Rehabilitation and Improvements
Current view of the tank from the ground with project details noted: same paint color, enhanced crossbars for seismic support, and new, more secure fencing.
Project description
Preserving quality drinking water in your community.
Magnolia Tank is a 1,000,000-gallon water tank owned by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) that serves customers in Magnolia. It is located in the Magnolia neighborhood in a block of open space between W Dravus St and W Prosper St, and 38th Ave W and 39th Ave W.
SPU will paint the tank’s interior and exterior (matching the existing color) to extend its service life and help preserve water quality. Seismic retrofit upgrades to the tank itself and fencing enhancements around the perimeter will help keep the tank, and the drinking water it holds, secure.
Location
Magnolia Tank is located in the Magnolia neighborhood in a block of open space between W Dravus St and W Prosper St, and 38th Ave W and 39th Ave W.
Community benefits
This project will extend the life of the tank and employ seismic retrofit technology for improved resilience against seismic activity. This work will reduce the need for future costly infrastructure improvements while preserving drinking water service and quality.
Schedule
Construction: Mid-2025 - 2028
Construction impacts
Residents can expect the following impacts during construction:
- Typical weekday working hours from 7 am to 5 pm with work possible on weekends
- Construction traffic, noise, dust, and vibrations during working hours. Since the site is located on a higher elevation, sound may travel from the worksite.
- Temporary street parking restrictions immediately adjacent to the tank
- Partial and full road closures with signage for traffic control
- Site will be fenced off for construction and equipment staging
- Tank will be temporarily wrapped in plastic for weather proofing during construction
- Temporary masts for wireless equipment