Commercial Site Drainage El Paso — Gamespace by Cinemark

TDR Pipe supplied TDR PRO® corrugated polypropylene pipe for commercial site drainage in El Paso, Texas at Gamespace by Cinemark, an entertainment destination anchored by a movie theater and gaming concept. TDR provided 18-inch through 48-inch pipe totaling 2,140 linear feet to keep parking, drives, and walkways clear during peak operating windows.

Project overview

Gamespace by Cinemark is an entertainment destination anchored by a movie theater and a Gamescape concept on Gateway Blvd W in El Paso. The site operates with high traffic concentration during evenings and weekends, requiring parking, access drives, and pedestrian areas to remain fully functional during short, high-demand windows. For a venue whose customer experience depends on easy, comfortable access, the drainage system had to keep surfaces dry and safe exactly when traffic peaks—and stay invisible the rest of the time.

The Challenge: High-Traffic Surface Performance
Large roof areas, expansive parking fields, and pedestrian-heavy circulation zones generate fast, concentrated runoff. Flat terrain increases ponding risk, and any surface water near entrances or walkways directly impacts safety, access, and customer experience. The system had to move concentrated flows quickly under low slopes, perform beneath high-traffic pavements, and protect the entrances and walkways where standing water would most affect guests.

The TDR PRO® Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe Solution
Stormwater was managed using an underground conveyance system built around corrugated polypropylene TDR PRO® pipe. The system collects runoff from roof drains, parking areas, and drive aisles and moves it away from active circulation zones without affecting surface operations. Smaller laterals capture localized sheet flow, while larger runs convey combined runoff from parking fields and building footprints. Smooth interior walls support performance at low slopes, while gasketed joints maintain continuity beneath high-traffic pavements where reliability matters.The site includes gentle grade transitions with multiple dispersed low points, creating several localized basins rather than one dominant drainage direction. That condition increases ponding risk at street sag locations, driveway approaches, and near amenity edges where water can linger after storms. The design had to move runoff efficiently under low slopes while keeping surface flow patterns predictable for curb-and-gutter streets.

The TDR PRO® Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe Solution
Stormwater was managed using an underground conveyance system built around corrugated polypropylene TDR PRO® pipe. The system collects runoff from roof drains, parking areas, and drive aisles and moves it away from active circulation zones without affecting surface operations. Smaller laterals capture localized sheet flow, while larger runs convey combined runoff from parking fields and building footprints. Smooth interior walls support performance at low slopes, while gasketed joints maintain continuity beneath high-traffic pavements where reliability matters.

Installation Sequencing
Stormwater infrastructure was installed early, coordinated with grading, paving, and utilities. Primary drainage paths were operational before final surfaces and vertical construction, reducing rework and protecting finished pavements and pedestrian areas. Establishing the drainage first meant the venue’s surfaces could be completed and opened without later corrective work.

Performance Outcome and Project Value
During rainfall events, parking aisles, drive lanes, and walkways remained free of surface ponding. Entrances stayed accessible, slip hazards were minimized, and site circulation functioned as intended during peak operating periods. Reliable drainage performance protects customer access, pavement assets, and on-site safety—for an entertainment venue dependent on comfort and convenience, the stormwater infrastructure performs as a quiet enabler of daily operations rather than a visible constraint.

About TDR PRO® Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe
TDR PRO® is a dual-wall corrugated polypropylene (PP) pipe engineered for gravity-flow stormwater drainage. It combines a smooth interior liner for hydraulic efficiency with a reinforced, annular corrugated exterior and a co-extruded integrated bell for watertight joints. Available in 12-inch through 60-inch diameters, TDR PRO® meets ASTM F2881 Class I and AASHTO M330 Type S, with watertight joints tested per ASTM D3212—making it well suited to commercial, residential, and infrastructure drainage projects across Texas.