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    Addison’s Wind-Powered Water Tower


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    Wind turbines atop Addison's new water tower will power nearby lights. (Photo: Freese and Nichols)

    Wind turbines atop Addison's new water tower will power nearby lights. (Photo: Freese and Nichols)

    Addison is the first Texas municipality (and one of the few in the country) to build a self-powered water tower that doubles as a piece of art. Wind turbines on top of the tower will provide enough energy to run the tower as well as the street lights on Arapaho Road. The project includes a classroom at the base of the tower where people can learn about wind generation and water distribution.

    The project is a collaboration of the Town’s Public Works and Parks Departments, Fort Worth engineering firm Freese and Nichols, and Dallas artist Brad Goldberg.

    • Location:  Arapaho Rd. and Surveyor Blvd.
    • 1.5 million gallon storage tank
    • 195 feet tall
    • Ten (10) 8-foot tall wind turbines on top will supply enough power to run tower as well as street lights on Arapaho Road
    • Only wind-powered water tower in Texas; one of few in country
    • Classroom at base will provide education on wind energy and water distribution
    • Landscaping to include native and drought-tolerant plants
    • Engineering firm:  Freese and Nichols, Fort Worth
    • Artist: Brad Goldberg, Dallas.  Artist specializes in fusing sculpture, landscape and urban design with the place and local culture of a community
    Current Conditions in Addison, TX
    Water Restrictions: Stage 1 Restrictions

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