Elevated Water Storage Tank

In 2020, the Town of Apex began planning for the need to construct a fourth
elevated storage tank to meet forecasted water demand needs. The Town
evaluated a total of seven potential sites for a new elevated storage tank.
The Pleasant Park site was determined to be the most beneficial to the Town’s
water system. View a recording of the
presentation given during the
Town Council's retreat.

The new Elevated Water Storage Tank will be constructed to hold 1.5 million
gallons of water, necessary to store water for fire protection and potable
drinking water, and maintain adequate water pressure within the Town of Apex
water system. The addition of this tank will increase available storage to a
total of 4.5 million gallons of drinking water.

• Status (Updated December 2025): Under Construction
• Project Lead Contact: Jacob Perry, EI

• Estimated Timeline

  • Tank contractor selected and approved in November 2024
  • Construction began March 2025
  • Estimated completion September 2026

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• 1 partially constructed elevated water tank

• 2 partially constructed elevated water tank

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the project funded?

The Pleasant Park Elevated Water Tank is funded by the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) and the Town of Apex Water and Sewer Utility Fund.

Where will the new elevated water tank be located?

The tank will be constructed in the northwest area of Pleasant Park, shown in
the image below. It is located between Pleasant Plains Road, Kings View Trail,
and the CSX railroad.

Will park operations be affected during the construction?

All efforts will be made to minimize the inconvenience to park attendees
during the construction of the tank. Construction vehicles, equipment, and
material storage will be concentrated on the tank site, or a designated
staging area. No impacts to park operations, planned park events and sports,
are anticipated.

Intermittent lane closures, with flaggers and signage, are expected along
Pleasant Plains Road and Kings View Trail adjacent to the project site.

During what hours is construction allowed?

The contractor will adhere to the Town’s construction noise ordinances which
permits excessive noise during the following hours:

• Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm,
• Saturdays and holidays observed by the state (with the exception of New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) from 9 am – 7 pm.
• No night work is permitted with this project, with the exception of the final waterline tie-in. This operation is expected to take place in the evening to minimize impact to the park’s facilities and restrooms.

How will construction vehicles and equipment enter / exit the project
area?

A construction entrance will be installed on Kings View Trail and will act as
the primary entry and exit for all construction vehicles and equipment.

Will the sidewalk along Pleasant Plains Road remain accessible during
construction?

The sidewalk along the construction site on Pleasant Plains Road will remain
open and accessible for the length of the project. If an intermittent, or
temporary, sidewalk closure is necessary for safety reasons, it would be
limited to that specific operation and immediately reopened upon completion.

What safety measures will be put in place?

A temporary fence with screening will be installed along the perimeter of the
site for the duration of construction to prevent unwanted access to the
project area.

How will it look after construction is complete?

A rendering (not an actual photo) of the composite-style elevated water tank
is shown below below. The height of this structure will be approximately 219
feet.

To preserve the existing aesthetic of the park entrance, no fencing is
proposed around the tank. New landscaping and buffering, in kind with the
existing Pleasant Park landscaping, will include trees, evergreen shrubs, and
other vegetation.

A secured driveway to the elevated water tank site will be constructed along
Kings View Trail to be accessed by Town staff only.