The City of Armstrong, BC had a water main project requiring a unique solution — IPEX FusibleTM pipe. In April 2014, approximately 420 metres of 200 mm water main needed to be installed through an active, operational golf course.
Tim Perepolkin, Public Works Manager, explains, “Trenchless construction was selected as the method of installation due to the impacts that open trench excavation would have had on the golf course and the costs associated with restoration.” The costs for the Royal York Golf Course project were shared between the City and private developers and quotes were submitted for two options: IPEX Fusible and HDPE piping.