Richard P. Arber Associates completed preliminary design, design, and construction-phase services for this project that was awarded Design-Build Project of the Year in 1998. The pump station was designed to provide up to 7,500 gallons per minute of water and was designed to maintain full working pressure in the piping system during the emergency use of fire equipment in the area. The project was completed in 1998.

The City of Westminster selected the Design-Build project delivery approach due to a very aggressive schedule, driven by rapid development occurring in the area. The Design-Build team of Western Summit Constructors, Inc. and Richard P. Arber Associates, Inc. was selected by the City of Westminster based on team qualifications and project delivery cost.

The project was completed five months earlier than would have been expected with typical project delivery approaches and provided a means for shared cost savings between the Design-Build Team and the City of Westminster.

"This Design-Build project sets the trend for the way we will do future projects. The Westminster Utilities Division was so pleased with the staff involvement and management of the Design-Build Project that a presentation will be given to the City Council to educate them on the benefits of this innovative project approach."

- Diane Phillips P.E., Capital Improvements Projects Coordinator for the City of Westminster