The community's existing equipment was a product of its time and lacked modern telemetry and monitoring capabilities.
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Client: Paseo Community Development District
Market: Community Development District
Paseo CDD is a large, vibrant master association community whose complex irrigation system relied on two separate pump stations, with the main station being an aging, multi-component setup that lacked modern monitoring and filtration capabilities.
An evolving, multi-component irrigation system lacking modern monitoring and suffering from a critical 8-inch pipeline infrastructure bottleneck.
Design and install a high capacity pump station to modernize the system, which evolved into a second phase to install a new capacity-unlocking 8-inch pipeline.
Phase 1 installed the new pump station (Dec 2022); Phase 2 installed the necessary second 8-inch pipeline (Late 2023/Early 2024).
The community now operates a single, highly efficient station, reliably irrigating the entire property. Hoover has built a strong client partnership.
The Paseo Community Development District (CDD), is a large and vibrant master association community based in Fort Myers, Florida. When we began our conversations, their irrigation was managed by two separate pump stations serving the community's north and south sections.
The south station, which handled the largest part of the community, was fundamentally flawed in its original design. It was configured from the start as two separate 50 horsepower enclosures and a jockey, resulting in distinct systems that did not communicate..
Building on our initial assessment, we then identified an opportunity to modernize this setup into a single, integrated, and more efficient system. Key to this modernization effort was the installation of an almost 700-feet long new 8-inch pipeline designed to make the most of the increased capacity of the new pump station.
Our relationship with the Paseo CDD board was built through a consultative process that began around 2021 with webinars and in-person presentations. This approach led to a two-phased project designed to completely overhaul their irrigation capabilities.
In December 2022, we installed a new triple 50-horsepower pump station, making the system 50% larger than the previous configuration and providing much more volume. Months later in late 2023, having earned our client's trust, the team initiated a major infrastructure upgrade: the installation of a second 8-inch pipeline to remove a critical system bottleneck.
Today, our single, centralized pump station provides irrigation for the entire Paseo community, both north and south, allowing the original north pump station to be idled. This powerful new system is now fit for purpose, having already processed over a billion gallons of water at the time of writing.
The community's existing equipment was a product of its time and lacked modern telemetry and monitoring capabilities.
From our perspective, the project presented a series of exciting opportunities to deliver significant value and performance improvements.
An Unfit for Purpose System Needing Modernization: The community's existing equipment was a product of its time and lacked modern telemetry and monitoring capabilities. The south station's multi-component setup presented a clear opportunity for consolidation and improved efficiency.
A Critical Infrastructure Bottleneck: Our in-depth system analysis revealed that an existing 8-inch pipe, running nearly 700 feet from the pump station to the mainline, was the primary constraint limiting the system's ability to move more water. This bottleneck prevented the original system from reaching its full potential.
Opportunity for Filtration: The previous system operated entirely without filtration, leaving the community's extensive irrigation infrastructure vulnerable. Recognizing that filtration is a modern system necessity, and based in part on field experience shared by the service provider, we introduced a robust filtration solution. This addition was designed to protect the irrigation infrastructure for years to come and proactively plan for future water quality needs, such as reclaimed water augmentation.
To engineer and install a single, fully integrated triple 50-horsepower pump station, complete with a large filtration system. This would replace the three separate components of the old south station with a modern, powerful, and cohesive unit.
The process between approval and and install was slowed down because of external delay factors, including FPL works on an electrical upgrade. To mitigate, so water could continue to be delivered during this period, we set up a VFD on one of the existing pumps.
We presented our findings on the pipeline bottleneck to the board. Based on the trust we had built, they engaged us to oversee the installation of a second 8-inch line, a solution that unlocked the true capacity of their new, larger system.
The new station was designed with enough power and capacity to irrigate both the north and south sections from a single point. This would create a more streamlined operation and allow the community to idle its second pump station, simplifying its overall management.
The Paseo CDD's willingness to invest in a major pipeline upgrade based on our analysis is the strongest testament to the trust we built together. We are proud to be their irrigation partner.
The installation of the new pump station in December 2022 required significant project management. Since the original setup was not a true station, we had to construct a new, substantial concrete pad. We also coordinated a necessary electrical service upgrade and successfully navigated delays caused by hurricanes affecting FPL.
Months after the pump station was successfully running, the board revisited our initial recommendation regarding the installation of a second 8-inch pipeline.
The decision to proceed with this major upgrade was a direct reflection of their trust in our expertise. The directional bore operation - a distance of almost 700 feet - facilitated the installation of the line which took place over the New Year's holiday to minimize disruption.
Our engagement began with a series of discussions, including a webinar for the board, a detailed site visit, and multiple presentations to the board. This open dialogue ensured everyone was fully informed and confident in the proposed plan. The execution of the upgrade evolved into a two-phase approach built on confidence and designed to deliver the best results possible.
The results of this partnership have transformed irrigation management for the Paseo community.
A New, Fully Centralized Irrigation System: Paseo now operates a single, modern, and highly efficient pump station for its entire property. This has simplified operations and provided a significant upgrade in power and reliability.
A Partnership Built on Trust and Performance: Our client is satisfied and happy with the system and has become a referral for our work. Their willingness to invest in the major pipeline upgrade based on our analysis is the strongest testament to the trust we built together.
Long-Term Reliability and Dedicated Support: The system has been running reliably for nearly three years. We continue to proudly provide support to address any needs that arise, reinforcing our commitment to their long-term success and our standing as a true partner.
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