Challenging starting points require careful planning
The renovation project was carried out under the project management of Levin Vesihuolto, and GF was selected as the solution supplier through a competitive tendering process. The Flowise reservoir tanks were supplied with water from six intake wells in the Kirakka groundwater area. The piping, pumps and automation of the water intake wells were renovated at the same time.
The starting point was challenging, as the tanks are remarkably large, 25 metres long and 3 metres high. It required special transportation. The winding forest road leading to the water intake also had to be partially cleared in order to get the tanks safely to their destination. The sufficient height of power lines in construction site conditions also had to be ensured in advance.
In addition to the deliveries, GF was responsible for their anchoring solutions and plans, while Levin Vesihuolto was responsible for the installations.
"Flowise tanks are designed to withstand the conditions in the Kirakka area of Levi, where groundwater is close to the ground and anchoring of the tanks is necessary,” adds Jouni Siiroinen, Area Manager for Northern Finland at GF.
Securing the water supply is an ongoing process
The growth of the Levi area and the increase in tourism will continue to put pressure on the water supply in the future. Tourists make up about 90% of the area's residents, and new hotels are built almost every year.
"Increasing water distribution capacity is a continuous process, and GF Flowise solution is an important step towards a more secure and flexible water distribution system," Laiho says with satisfaction.