Highland water towers
Highland water towers

Highland Water Tower Reconditioning

The Highland Park Water Tower site in Saint Paul includes two modern water towers alongside the historic tower built in 1928. These newer towers are painted blue and boast updated designs and features compared to the older tower. They continue to be vital in delivering water to the customers of Saint Paul Regional Water Services.

Project Details

Highland water tower #2 blanketed with large tarps during ongoing work

The Highland #2 and Highland #3 water towers on Snelling Avenue require repair and need to be re-painted. The planned work will prolong the life expectancy of the towers and improve water quality.

Work may include: 

  • Torch cutting and grinding of the surface
  • Welding
  • Reconditing the interior
  • Replacing safety and access equipment
  • Sandblasting
  • Re-painting

Work Schedule

The contractor’s work hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with some Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. work to be scheduled as needed.

Highland #2 Progress Update

As of October 7, 2024 all work on Highland #2 is complete, including:

  • Sandblasting
  • Exterior painting
  • Interior painting
  • Safety and access equipment repair

Highland #3 Timeline

The Highland #3 work will take place in summer 2025 and include a similar scope of work to Highland #2.

Contact

SPRWS Engineering Division:

651-266-6270

Project Manager:

Tim Bagstad

tim.bagstad@ci.stpaul.mn.us

651-707-2947

Last Edited: October 7, 2024