Renewal work of pump facilities for Kamisugi Drainage Pumping Station in Kumamoto Prefecture [Orders Received in January 2024]

The Kamisugi area, where the Kamisugi Drainage Pumping Station is located, is in the southern part of Kumamoto City and produces rice and other crops in its vast paddy fields. The low-lying area is sandwiched between the Midori and Hamado Rivers. During heavy rains, the water level of the Hamado River rises and natural drainage becomes impossible, so the pumping station was constructed and put into service in FY1974. However, 50 years have passed since the pump facilities was installed, and there were fears that flooding could occur due to functional deterioration caused by aging.

The bidding for this renewal project was based on a comprehensive evaluation bidding method, in which technical proposals and company evaluations were taken into account in the bid amount. Regarding the technical proposals, the themes of the project included construction issues such as ensuring quality, safety, and installation accuracy. We were awarded the contract because we conducted a thorough investigation of the local conditions and our proposal to meet the needs of the project was highly evaluated.

The objective of this project was to restore drainage functions by updating pump facilities to eliminate flooding damage to rice paddies, etc., and to stabilize agricultural management by developing the farming of eggplants and other highly productive agricultural products. With high expectations being placed on this important project to improve the safety of the region and the agricultural environment, we are currently designing and manufacturing equipment and developing a construction plan for completion in March 2027.

It is still fresh in our minds that we held the Kumamoto Food Fair at the Torishima head office last December. This event was one of our objectives to support the increased consumption of agricultural products produced in Kumamoto Prefecture. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the company, its employees, and their families for their cooperation in making the event a great success.