Situation:
As part of an effort to enhance Columbia Pipeline Group, Millennium Pipeline and Spectra Energy’s gas transmission capacity in New England, BOND was engaged to install a new Meter & Regulator Station at an existing facility, including a metering building and permanent access bridge. The new station houses three 12-inch gas turbine meters, ball valve regulators for flow control, piping, overpressure protection, and an odorant injection system, and was completed at a major gas interconnect for the Northeast.
Challenges:
- Located on a tight site adjacent to a high-end residential area
- Completed at a sensitive, major interconnect for New England’s gas supply
- Aggressive schedule to minimize disruption for continuous pipeline operations
- Situated in a state park with highly environmentally-sensitive, indigenous wildlife
Solutions:
- Utilization of sophisticated management systems – including BIM 360Field, Revit, Primavera and HCSS – to closely track and manage schedule
- Rigid quality control and safety tracking via BIM360 Field to effectively coordinate tie-in of existing services to the new station
- Strict communication protocols with area residents to keep them informed of construction activities
- Involvement of environmental consultants to ensure safety of site workers and mitigate disruption to area wildlife
Results:
- No disruption to adjacent neighborhood
- Tie-in to existing services delivered with a 20% reduction in schedule
- Flawless safety record
- Allowed for further expansion of pipeline capacity in the Northeast