A major $250 million redevelopment project in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is revitalizing a once-vacant retail area into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use hub. Formerly known as Hampton Mall, the 25-acre site is being transformed into Hampton Park, a development designed to serve residents, visitors, and businesses alike. To support the transformation of the area, a mixed-use development stormwater pump station was needed to manage runoff, reduce flood risk, and ensure public safety.

The development project is a joint venture between Velocity Companies and ARCTrust. Soletz LLC, the site engineer, contacted Romtec Utilities to design, and manufacture a pumping system that would meet the site’s specific drainage demands. Soletz LLC provides civil engineering services in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Hampton Park is home to both commercial and residential components. Given the scale of the development the stormwater pump station needed to manage heavy rainfall and mitigate flood risks across the mixed-use area – including its parking lots and green spaces.

The mixed-use development stormwater pump station has a peak inflow capacity of nearly 11,000 gallons per minute. Each pump within the system is capable of handling more than 3,600 gallons per minute, providing powerful protection even under the worst circumstances.

Romtec Utilities designed, manufactured, and supplied a stormwater pump station that features Keen 25-horsepower pumps in a triplex configuration. The pump station also features an H20 hatch, ductile iron piping, tide flex check valves, pressure transducers for level control, a stainless inlet diffuser panel, stainless guide rails, quick connect discharge elbows, and stainless pump divider baffles. All of these components are located inside a 12-foot diameter wet well.

Capitol Heights, Maryland, is a small town in Prince George County less than 30 miles outside of our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. The pedestrian-friendly development is meant to revitalize the area. It is close to major roads and will feature multi-story apartments, retail, officers, hotels, and a Health and Human Services building.

Hampton Park will include a 120-room business hotel, 100,000 square feet of retail, which will consist of Market Fresh Gourmet Grocer, Ivy City Smokehouse restaurant, and four to five-story apartments and townhomes.

In addition to the Health and Human Services building, a Senior Day Center – a 17,000-square-foot center to accommodate the educational, recreational, and social interactions between seniors – will be a staple in the Capitol Heights area.

The $250 million development’s close proximity to Washington, D.C. Andrews Air Force Base and Maryland’s capitol Baltimore make it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

Sustainable infrastructure, such as a purpose-built stormwater pumping system, help support the community by minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing public safety.

Romtec is known nationwide for delivering pumping systems tailored to local site requirements. Romtec Utilities works with developers, engineers, and contractors all over the United States to provide pumping systems on time and on budget to fit within the site-specific functional, municipal, and environmental standards.

For the Hampton Park project, Romtec worked with:
– Soletz LLC, the engineering firm, designed the site layout and assessed drainage needs.
– CTG Inc, a Maryland-based underground utilities and contractor services provider, installed the pump station.
– Bowen & Kron served as the general contractor for the development project.
– Velocity Companies and ARCTrust co-led the overall development and financed the project. Velocity Companies is a Maryland-based minority-owned commercial real estate company and one of the lead developers on the project. The other lead developer, ARCTrust, is a New Jersey-based full service real estate company.

Romtec Utilities’ involvement included design consultation, component manufacturing, supply chain coordination, and on-site advisory services. Experienced field technicians assisted with installation advice, commissioning, and training local personnel in the operation and maintenance of the stormwater pump station.

Romtec has successfully installed pumping systems in all 50 states and the services provide peace of mind for developers and municipalities by ensuring long-term reliability and regulatory compliance.

As mixed-use development becomes more prevalent, so does the demand for effective and adaptable stormwater management. The pumping systems designed by Romtec are essential for:
– Protecting properties and infrastructure from storm damage.
– Maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
– Supporting high-density, mixed-use land planning.
– Ensuring community safety during extreme weather events.

Romtec Utilities specializes in developing pumping solutions that address the unique challenges of each site, whether it’s space constraints, zoning requirements, or environmental concerns. Hampton Park is an example of how stormwater systems can enhance livability and resilience.

The mixed-use development stormwater pump station at Hampton Park in Capitol Heights, Maryland, demonstrates the importance of integrating infrastructure planning into large-scale development projects. Romtec Utilities’ pumping system will provide decades of reliable services, protecting homes, businesses, and public facilities from stormwater hazards due to its high-capacity design and durable components.