Crews for the Alameda Siphon #4 project continue to work round the clock to finish crucial work during the Coast Range Tunnel shutdown, even during these heavy rains.
The speed of work has slowed some so that workers remain safe. They're still on schedule, though.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
3.8 Quake on Calaveras Fault
At 11:48 this morning the USGS reported a 3.8 earthquake on the Calaveras Fault near the Calaveras Reservoir.
There was no detectable damage to the Dam or other SFPUC pipelines and facilities in the Sunol Valley.
Work on upgrading the Sunol Valley water system to make it more reliable after an earthquake continues.
There was no detectable damage to the Dam or other SFPUC pipelines and facilities in the Sunol Valley.
Work on upgrading the Sunol Valley water system to make it more reliable after an earthquake continues.
Recent Earthquakes A Good Reminder to Store Water
The recent earthquakes are a good reminder for San Francisco Bay Area residents that it is not a matter of if but WHEN the next big earthquake will strike. We all must prepare.
One of the best and easiest things residents can do is store tap water for emergency use. After a big earthquake, water mains may break and homes may be without water for several days. We are upgrading our pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations and other facilities to prepare for the next big earthquake.
Store at least one gallon of tap water per person per day to last at least three days. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight and change water every six months (pour water on a plant and refill bottle). You can reuse 2 liter soda bottles or use other food grade plastic or metal bottles for storing water.
Learn more at http://www.72hours.org/
One of the best and easiest things residents can do is store tap water for emergency use. After a big earthquake, water mains may break and homes may be without water for several days. We are upgrading our pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations and other facilities to prepare for the next big earthquake.
Store at least one gallon of tap water per person per day to last at least three days. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight and change water every six months (pour water on a plant and refill bottle). You can reuse 2 liter soda bottles or use other food grade plastic or metal bottles for storing water.
Learn more at http://www.72hours.org/
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Coast Range Tunnel Shutdown Begins
The SFPUC has begun the long-planned temorary closure of the Coast Range Tunnel to perform maintenance and inspections on the tunnel and construct crucial pipeline connections to the tunnel in the Sunol Valley while it has been drained of water.
SFPUC customers will begin receiving water from reservoirs in the Bay Area exclusively until mid to late February.
Here is a view of the ventilation system constructed for this shutdown to keep air flowing through the tunnel.
SFPUC customers will begin receiving water from reservoirs in the Bay Area exclusively until mid to late February.
Here is a view of the ventilation system constructed for this shutdown to keep air flowing through the tunnel.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Not Slowing Down for the Holidays
Work in the Sunol Valley is moving full steam ahead.
The Alameda Siphon #4 Project Team is ramping up for the January shutdown of the Coast Range Tunnel. Here the contractor is unloading a huge, specially-designed fan for use during the shutdown.
Also, the Sunol Valley Water Treatment Plant Project was certified and approved for construction. The project will go to bid on December 18, 2009. Learn more about prequalifying for this project at sfwater.org/prequalify.
The Alameda Siphon #4 Project Team is ramping up for the January shutdown of the Coast Range Tunnel. Here the contractor is unloading a huge, specially-designed fan for use during the shutdown.
Also, the Sunol Valley Water Treatment Plant Project was certified and approved for construction. The project will go to bid on December 18, 2009. Learn more about prequalifying for this project at sfwater.org/prequalify.
Friday, November 13, 2009
New Irvington Tunnel Project Approved
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved the construction of the New Irvington Tunnel Project this week. The project EIR was certified on November 5th.
The project will now go to bid on December 15, 2009. The bids will be opened on February 25, 2009. Construction is expected to start in spring 2010.
The project will now go to bid on December 15, 2009. The bids will be opened on February 25, 2009. Construction is expected to start in spring 2010.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Comment Period Extended for Calaveras Draft EIR
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has requested, and received, an extension of 28 days to the public comment period for the Draft EIR for the Calaveras Dam Replacement Project from the San Francisco Planning Department. This is in response to requests received from other public agencies and the general public and the need to accommodate an additional public hearing for the project.
Comments are now due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009.
For more information about how to provide comment in writing, please visit the Calaveras Project Page.
There will also be an additional public hearing in Sunol where members of the public can give comment on the Draft EIR.
Monday, December 14, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Sunol Glen Elementary School
Auditorium
11601 Main Street
Sunol, CA 94586
Comments are now due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009.
For more information about how to provide comment in writing, please visit the Calaveras Project Page.
There will also be an additional public hearing in Sunol where members of the public can give comment on the Draft EIR.
Monday, December 14, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Sunol Glen Elementary School
Auditorium
11601 Main Street
Sunol, CA 94586
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