The City of Sandusky selected KS Associates to evaluate, design and oversee construction of a new pump station and force main on the property of Cedar Point Amusement Park. KS Associates performed flow monitoring to determine current and projected flow rates. This information was used to prepare a detailed preliminary engineering report and gave the city options for addressing deficiencies and future needs, including rehabilitating the existing structure versus constructing a new station. The report outlined costs and benefits of each option.

The city retained KS Associates to design a new 2,800 gpm pump station and a 14” force main to replace the existing facilities. The project required coordination between the city and the amusement park for structure location and aesthetic qualities. The project is unique in that the design accommodated large flow rate changes due to seasonal conditions. Two sets of two pumps were used to accommodate the 1,050 gpm to 2,800 gpm flow rate differential. The pump selection also incorporated provisions for a future upgrade to 3,300 gpm.