Mt Horeb - Drainage - Design and Construct

Surveying the Problem: Construction magnifico Nicholas Smith ponders the imponderable, following the 'Pasha Bulker' Storm of June 2007. But Nick is not phased as he is in the hands of the Almighty!
Note Nick's safety helmet and heavy duty clothes for protection. The clip board in his hand is for show, only, as he normally has a full-time Secretary to take notes, and a main-frame computer strapped to his back.

Below: Before long Saint Nick had a willing band of God-given helpers to fix up the problem. This picture shows the bucket brigade moving concrete to the 'Mt Horeb Memorial Dam' site.


Twin diameter 150 stormwater pipes discharge the water, as designed (cause that's what pipes do). Note that the area to the right of the pipes, where the embankment had collapsed, no water can be seen draining down the face of the 'waterfall' area.

In time a hydro-electric power station will be installed at the ends of these pipes, to supply electricity to Mt Horeb residence, to the State grid, and to India.

Pre-construction condition