Underground Solutions and the Scripps Institute Installed Fusible C-900® pipe by Horizontal Directional Drilling at Depths of 25 Feet

In July 2006, Underground Solutions (UGSI) was contracted by NeWest Construction to provide UGSI's Fusible C-900® pipe and fusion services for the new seawater return system for the Scripps Institute of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego. The new seawater return system required a minimum of 8 separate HDD pulls in varying soil conditions (sandstone and cobble) at grades of up to 20%. UGSI began its defined scope of work in August 2006. The scope of work was expanded, and the project was completed in January 2007.

With 4 separate pull-ins under his belt, Clem Miner, the Project Manager for NeWest Construction, described the Fusible C-900® pipe as, "absolutely the state-of-the-art for pipeline material."

Fusible C-900® pipe was selected due to favorable I.D. and O.D. dimensions when compared with comparable HDPE options at the required pressure class. The Scripps Institute welcomed the use of Fusible C-900® due to their successful experience with PVC C900 in prior installations. For additional project information or references, contact Marty Scanlan.