1. Florida Gas Transmission 16-Inch Section#1 Hydrostatic Test
16-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral Pipeline
From Polk City to Lakeland
Polk County

2. Today’s Outline Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)?
Why is FGT testing?
What is the test exactly?
When will the test occur?
Where will the test take place?
How will the test be conducted?
How will the test affect me?

3. Florida Gas Transmission Company
Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf
Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Polk County
16-inch diameter pipeline serving Tampa area
Customers include:
Electric utility companies
Local distributors
Industrial clients

4. Need for the Test
The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines
Testing is federally mandated
Best practice to confirm the safety and reliability of the pipeline
Safety is our #1 priority
Ensure continued superb client service

5. Nature of the Test Hydrostatic Test
Remove the natural gas from the line
Controlled release vents harmlessly into atmosphere
Service is maintained on another system
Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water
Put the water under pressure for a fixed period of time

6. Background Hydrotesting the 16-inch lateral system
Standard, common pipeline test procedure
Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in:
Polk testing has been
set for October 2015
Hillsborough
Palm Beach
Miami-Dade
St. Lucie
Broward
Martin

7. Prepare System for Testing
Project Process
Begin Project
Obtain Permits
Prepare System for Testing
Conduct Hydrotest
End Project
Public Awareness Campaign

8. Project Schedule Test window is set: Monday, 19 October 2015
TASK
DATE
Community Awareness
July – November
Permit Applications
July – August
System Preparation
August – September
Test Preparation
September – October
Conduct Hydrotest
19 October 2015
Test window is set:
Monday, 19 October 2015
Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m.

9. Project Location Total Project Length = 15.8 miles
Begin: SR 33/Commonwealth Ave N, Polk City
End: Kathleen Rd, Lakeland
Generally follows the below roadway alignments:
SR 33/Commonwealth Ave N
CR 582/Old Polk City Rd
CR 582/N Socrum Loop Rd/Marcum Rd
US-98
Within Unincorporated Polk County, Polk City, and Lakeland

10. Project Location (con’t)

11. How the Test is Performed
Remove natural gas from the pipeline
Completed the week before the hydrotest
Fill the line with water
Pressurize the system
Normal operating pressure is 788 PSI
Test pressure is up to 1,350 PSI
Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes)
Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,225 PSI
Maintain for 8 hours

12. How the Test is Performed (con’t)
De-pressurize the line
Drain the water from the system
If any integrity issues are found:
They are corrected as soon as possible
The hydrotest is performed again
Any re-testing will be performed as soon as possible, during the same hours
Resume normal natural gas service

13. Safety During the Test Safety is our #1 priority
Performed extensive test preparations, including an inspection of the entire system
Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest
For the duration of the high pressure test, as
a safety consideration, we plan to isolate
sections of the pipeline route from people
and traffic

14. Conducting the Test Advance Preparations
Make all key stakeholders aware
Adjacent property owners
Emergency service providers
General driving public
Announcements
Flyers, newspaper, website, etc.
Dynamic message signs
2 weeks in advance

15. Conducting the Test (Con’t)
Night of the Test
Begin at midnight
Close roads/lanes with barricades
Law enforcement support
Confirm all-clear along the 15.8-mile corridor
Conduct hydrotest
Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00 AM

16. Traffic Control During the Test
General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process
Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures
Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed
Detours will include signs and
officer support

17. Detours During the Test – SR 33
Southbound lane of SR 33/Commonwealth Avenue N closed – flaggers will be used to allow two-way traffic between:
Tavares Rd and Voyles Loop (N)
Both directions of SR 33/Commonwealth Avenue N closed – use detour route along:
Voyles Loop (S)/Voyles Loop (N)

18. Detours During the Test – CR 582
CR 582/Old Polk City Rd full road closure:
Epicenter Blvd to Walt Loop Rd
Detour Route (South side of CR 582):
SR 33/Commonwealth Ave N
Old Combee Rd
CR 582/N Socrum Loop Rd
Walt Loop Rd
Walt Williams Rd
Daughtery Rd

19. Detours During the Test – CR 582
CR 582/Old Polk City Rd full road closure:
Epicenter Blvd to Walt Loop Rd
Detour Route (North side of CR 582):
Moore Rd
Tom Costine Rd
CR 582/N Socrum Loop Rd
US-98

20. Detours During the Test – CR 582
CR 582/N Socrum Loop Rd/Marcum Rd full road closure:
Walt Loop Rd to US-98
Detour Routes (north-south crossings open):
CR 582/N Socrum Loop Rd
Pearce Ave/N Socrum Loop Rd

21. Project Location – District 3

22. Project Location – District 5

23. For More Information Please visit our website: www.fgthydrotest.com
Or contact FGT:
Mr. Terry Coleman
2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200
Maitland, FL 32751
Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO ( )
Office –
Fax – –

24. FGT 16-Inch #1 Hydrotest Summary
Federal mandate
Testing with water
Test will be Monday, October 2015
Midnight – 4:00 AM
Detours for SR 33 and for CR 582
With law enforcement
Emergency vehicles can always cross

25. Thank You