South Manitou Island Fuel Tank Replacement

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Project Overview

Challenge: Weather delays and island accessibility difficulties resulted in a complex logistical situation to get the fuel tank ashore for installation

Solution: Enlisting the help of knowledgeable lake crews (with experience in moving materials via barge) and building a ramp to get the massive tank to shore

Sometimes, Mother Nature just doesn’t want to cooperate.

Such was the case for Team Elmer’s as we prepared to transport a massive above ground fuel storage tank from the docks of Ironton, Michigan to the shores of South Manitou Island. The 12,000 gallon tank, used to hold diesel fuel to run the Island’s generators and equipment, was intended to replace a rundown unit of the same vein on South Manitou. The unit was barge-loaded and ready to make its maiden voyage across the waters of Lake Michigan...until the rain and waves started. And the storm wasn’t the only delay. In addition, when Team Elmer’s ... Read more

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Project Details

CLIENT
National Park Service
LOCATION
South Manitou Island, Ironton, Michigan
DESIGN ENGINEER
Bob Hemmer, RB Construction Company (618-974-9682)
CONTRACT
65,050

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