The iconic Montgomery Hills water storage tank on Seminary Place is getting a new look, and consistent with its mission to support placemaking in the Montgomery Hills area, Friends of Montgomery Hills encourages all Montgomery Hills neighbors and businesses to weigh in.
Built in 1968, the water tank (also known as a standpipe) is 130′ tall, holds 7.5 million gallons of water, and was last painted in the 1980s. WSSC is preparing to repaint the water tank soon, and wants your help in deciding how it will look. The repainting is part of much larger WSSC rehabilitation project for the standpipe, which will involve structural repairs, replacement of associated service and overflow piping, valves, vaults, and other appurtenances, as well as site work, grading, access road upgrade, electrical, instrumentation, and maintaining access for communication service providers.
WSSC has developed four different paint scheme options. Regardless of what colors it is painted, the words “Montgomery Hills” will appear on the repainted tank. FOMH are strong supporters of this, because putting the area’s name on the water tank will help establish a sense of place and complement the Georgia Avenue road improvements coming to the corridor.
WSSC is giving residents an opportunity to vote on four options for repainting the water tower. You can see the options and cast your vote by here: https://wsscwater.jotform.com/260695543771870
The selected design will be revealed at a future WSSC outreach meeting, along with other details about the repainting project. Share this with your neighbors!
