The training facility was built to mimic working conditions in confined spaces, such as manholes and chambers.

There is a standard 24" cover accessing a 6' diameter manhole with both a 48" and 42" diameter concrete pipe passing through it.

There is another standard 24" cover accessing a 5' diameter manhole with a 36" diameter concrete pipe passing through it. These structures can be used to simulate a horizontal extraction scenario.

The entire training structure is built into an earth mound approximately 12' tall with a concrete staircase on the east side for access to the manholes and Bilco hatch.

The facility is available for use by state, county and local governments, as well as first responders such as police and fire department staff.

To reserve this facility, please fill out this form, GWK Confined Space Training Facility Reservation and Liability Release Form. Reservation requests must be submitted on this form, preferably one month in advance of the requested date(s). Requests should be submitted to:

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's GWK Engineering Technician, Corey Sutton, via e-mail at suttonc@oakgov.com.

The meeting room is approximately 984 square feet and can fit up to 15 tables and seating for up to 50, depending on how the tables and chairs are configured. The room is equipped with a projector screen. Users should plan to bring their own audio/visual equipment such as laptop/computers and projectors.

The meeting room is located in the Oakland County Red Oaks Youth Soccer Building. The meeting room is operated by the City of Madison Heights and requires a separate application. Please contact the City of Madison Heights for availability, application, procedures and operating policies at: 248-589-2294

Reservations during the hours of 8am - 3pm will be made at no cost.

For reservations extending outside of the above listed hours, a rate of $50 per hour will be charged.

A cancellation fee of $50 will be assessed to all organizations who fail to give at least 24-hours notice, during business hours, of a cancellation.

The user (Organization) of this facility shall provide a copy of the Organization's Proof of Insurance to the Water Resources Commissioner's office with the GWK Confined Space Training Facility Reservation and Release of Liability Release Form.