Water Resource and Water Conservation Exhibits
Designed by Richard Bond
In 2012 City of Tempe Water Resource Manager Erik Kamienski (retired) and Pete Smith Water Conservation Coordinator (retired) asked my assistance in producing a Phoenix water shed model. I constructed a rudimentary model out of cardboard to get a sense of the models scale and features. Once finalized local fabricator and artist Rollo Productions (John Rollo) was selected to complete the finished model featuring running water and illuminated lighting. Currently the model is on Display at the SRP Center For Water Education and serves to educate students on Phoenixes water supplies.
In 2005 with the expansion of the City of Tempe Johnny G Martinez Water Treatment Plant I tried to secure cross sections of all the various sized distribution lines. From the largest 60” transmission line to the smallest 1/8 micro drip line (centered in the ¾” PVC). Then installed under my direction with the assistance of my contracted landscape maintenance company (United Right Away) and my assistant Rosario Currently the model is on Display at the SRP Center for Water Education and serves to educate students on Phoenixes water supplies.
Repurposed Rosevelt dam blocks carefully stacked outlining the rear entrance to the Arizona Historical Museum, Tempe Arizona.
In 2006 with the installation of a 60” transmission line in Papago Park behind the Arizona Historical Museum approximately 100 dolomite blocks from the original dam were scattered and dumped in the area. I worked out an inventory of the various size blocks and developed a rudimentary clay model to configure the blocks for construction of truck access bridge and visual tie into the existing Roosevelt Dam court yard exhibit. with United Right-Of-Way providing the heavy equipment to stack the blocks the bridge was completed. Now in use as a pedestrian bridge connecting the SDOC Center of Discourse and the AHM, Tempe, Arizona.
Working Drip Irrigation Display
Designed by Richard Bond
In 2005 with the construction of a new City of Tempe conference room and education center at the cities South Water Treatment Plant I designed for teaching purposes a working drip irrigation display. Working with Landscape Architect McCloskey and Peltz Inc specifications were developed and the exhibit was installed. Incorporated into the new desert landscape this was in use until the facilities remodel in 2016.
