Redwood Tank Replacement
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Project
Project Description
Replace two existing redwood tanks in the Big Trees area with steel tanks of fire resistant construction; the 60K Tank with a 80,000 gallon steel tank and Tank #1 with a 150,000 gallon steel tank. Construct 750-feet of new 8-inch water line to new 150,000 gallon Big Trees tank to replace existing water line.
Project Purpose
Big Trees is a high wildfire hazard zone and the redwood tanks are vulnerable to wildfire. The FEMA approved hazard mitigation grant project is to replace these vulnerable redwood tanks with steel tanks composed of fire resistant material.