A storage facility includes a storage structure having a floor and a
boundary wall upwardly extending therefrom, the floor and boundary wall
bounding a chamber adapted to receive bulk material. A tubular chase
bounds a passageway and is at least partially disposed and upwardly
extends within the chamber of the storage structure. A transfer pipe
includes a raised section disposed and upwardly extending within the
chamber. The transfer pipe terminates at an outlet port disposed in an
upper portion of the chamber. A pump is coupled with the transfer pipe
for conveying bulk material through the transfer pipe and into the
chamber.