In 2011 the Missouri River experienced a historic flood event all up and down the river causing more than $2 billion in damages. Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, on the west side of the Missouri riverbank, was in the middle of a flood fight to keep the airfield above water and airplane traffic moving. Lamp Rynearson was part of the leadership team whose job was to ensure the floodwaters did not overtake the airfield.

Upgrading the old pump station was priority number one to be able to pump rising groundwaters back into the Missouri River. Along with project management, Lamp Rynearson provided a topographic survey and plans to construct a new pump station at the east end of the property. With a capacity to pump 130,000 gallons of water per minute, this new pump station was rerouted to go up and over the existing levee. This upgraded pump station would enable the airport to better handle future water events on its property.

Lamp Rynearson’s construction administration professionals were on-site to help facilitate project phasing and safety during construction of the pump station. Coordination was key as Lamp Rynearson worked with several subcontractors and stakeholders including the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers during the flood fight and pump station project.