2017 Oil/Water Separator Renovations – Safety Updates
R P Construction performed system-wide safety upgrades and renovations to 55 oil/water separator structures located throughout Fort Johnson. The project focused on improving safety, accessibility, and operational reliability of the existing separators that support vehicle maintenance and fueling operations across the installation. Work included removal of outdated components, installation of upgraded safety features, and improvements to access systems to ensure compliance with current safety standards and operational requirements.
Project Overview
R P Construction completed a comprehensive oil/water separator renovation program for American Water Military Services Group at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The project included upgrades and repairs to 55 existing oil/water separator systems distributed across multiple maintenance and operational areas on the installation. The work focused primarily on improving personnel safety and operational access for maintenance personnel working around separator structures. Construction activities included removal of outdated safety components and installation of upgraded access and protection systems designed to meet current safety requirements. Improvements included installation of new safety grating systems, upgraded access openings, and structural safety components to protect personnel during inspection and maintenance activities. Each separator location required coordination with existing underground infrastructure and careful staging to avoid disruption to base operations. Additional work included site adjustments, demolition of outdated components, installation of new safety assemblies, and restoration of affected areas to maintain proper drainage and functionality of the separator systems. Upon completion, the project delivered modernized safety systems across all 55 oil/water separator locations, improving long-term maintenance accessibility and operational safety for the installation’s environmental infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- Completed safety upgrades for 55 oil/water separator systems across multiple locations on the installation.
- Installed new safety grating systems and upgraded access structures to improve maintenance safety and accessibility.
- Performed system-wide improvements while maintaining continuous operation of facility maintenance areas.
Delivery Challenges
- Coordinating construction activities across 55 separate separator locations while minimizing disruption to active facility operations.
- Safely performing upgrades within confined and existing underground infrastructure environments requiring controlled access and careful demolition.