Municipal
Challenge:
A new sanitary wastewater system was needed to support the US-158 widening project in Garysburg, North Carolina. The replacement system had to be fully installed before the existing station could be removed. The project also required increased capacity, and conflicting specifications had to be adjusted.
Solution:
Excel was able to provide a custom sanitary station that complied with all county and state regulations while also meeting the needs of Garysburg and NCDOT. The solution featured a concrete tank with an Excel NoVault™ NV3 configuration that increased capacity, enhanced safety, and was delivered on schedule to maintain the project timeline.
Pump Station Details:
Aluminum NV3 Pump Station Enclosure, NV3 ArcSentry™ Duplex Control Panel, BARNES Submersible Explosion Proof Non-Clog Pumps, Concrete Wet Well
EngineerThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is a multimodal state agency responsible for building, repairing, and operating the state's comprehensive transportation system. It manages one of the largest state-maintained road networks in the U.S., totaling nearly 80,000 miles. |
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ContractorThalle Construction Co. Inc.is a nationally recognized heavy civil construction firm that specializes in complex water resource and large-scale earthwork projects for public and private clients. |
Pump Station End UserThe Town of Garysburg is a small municipality located in northeastern North Carolina, with a long history serving the surrounding rural community. The town has supported recent infrastructure improvements required to accommodate the U.S. 158 widening project in the area. |
The Challenge:
As part of a major highway improvement project along U.S. 158 in North Carolina, an existing sanitary lift station required replacement in order to proceed with the planned highway widening. Before the removal of the previous station could take place, a new station had to be installed to ensure there were no interruptions to wastewater operations. Beyond these construction sequencing requirements, the new station needed increased capacity in order to support the increasing demands.
In addition, the Town of Garysburg and the North Carolina Department of Transportation each provided their own technical specifications for the new station. These requirements both included conflicting approaches to the system's design, with one specification indicating a self-priming configuration and the other reflecting a submersible approach. Reconciling these standards while maintaining regulatory compliance and avoiding delays to the overall roadway project presented significant design and coordination challenges.
The Solution:
Excel Fluid Group developed a custom sanitary lift station that addressed the project's regulatory, operational, and scheduling requirements while accommodating the standards of both Garysburg and NCDOT. By evaluating the intent behind each set of specifications provided for the project, Excel was able to develop a unified design approach that satisfied the needs of all stakeholders.
The completed station incorporated a concrete wet well along with an Excel NV3 configuration fitted with an ArcSentry Duplex Control Panel. This design allowed all routine access and maintenance tasks to be performed without confined space entry. The system was engineered with additional capacity to support the future demands of the highway, while the NV3 configuration enhanced overall safety and operational efficiency. To further customize the station for the community, Excel included a custom green vinyl finish to help the installation better integrate into the surrounding area.
In April 2026, Excel Fluid Group’s service team completed startup services for the new lift station, bringing the system fully online. With the new station operational, the previous station can now be safely removed, allowing the U.S. 158 expansion project to move forward as planned. The resulting solution delivered long-term reliability for the Town of Garysburg while supporting the coordinated execution of a complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure project.