Sherwin-Williams Announces Water and Wastewater Impact Award Winners
Top honors in the 2022 Sherwin-Williams Impact Award program went to a project relining a half-century-old penstock that will double the life of this critical piece of infrastructure that contributes to the production of clean energy at the Don Pedro Dam in Northern California. The Impact Awards recognize exceptional projects that feature high-performance coating and lining materials from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine.
The winning project featured a brave crew of applicators and engineers from coating and specialty contractor F.D. Thomas. Facing difficult conditions, lead containment needs and steep inclines, the crew relined the 16.5-foot-diameter penstock – with some portions installed at a 53-degree angle. The Don Pedro dam, power plant and reservoir are owned and operated by the Turlock and Modesto Irrigation Districts. Bay Area Coating Consultants, Inc. provided inspection services for the project.