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Christopher’s Ln/Gerth Ln/Liddicoat Dr/Arastradero Rd Water Main Improvements
Construction Scheduled for July 2024 to February 2025
This project will replace approximately 5,400 linear feet (LF) of existing deteriorating water main with new cathodically protected ductile iron pipe (DIP) water mains. The project is located at two locations:
Christopher’s Lane-Gerth Lane
The existing 8” water main along Christopher’s Lane from Old Page Mill Road to Gerth Lane (via an easement on private property) has experienced multiple leaks in recent years. This project will replace 2,500 LF of the existing 8” water main including 450 LF of vulnerable water main in unpaved areas with new 8” DIP.
Liddicoat Drive-Arastradero Road
The existing 8” water mains along Liddicoat Drive and Arastradero Road not only provide water to the Liddicoat neighborhood, but acts as a critical backbone of the District’s distribution network. This project will replace the existing water main along Liddicoat Drive from Stanford Court to Arastradero Road and Arastradero Road from Liddicoat Drive to Page Mill Road with new 12” DIP to help improve system reliability. The water main along Arastradero Road from Tracy Court to Liddicoat Drive will be replaced with 8” DIP.
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West Fremont, St Francis Water Main Improvements
Design Phase
This project will replace approximately 5,400 linear feet (LF) of existing deteriorating water main with new cathodically protected ductile iron pipe (DIP) water mains.
The existing water mains along West Fremont Road and St. Francis Road consists of 4,200 LF of 10” Cast Iron (CI) pipe, 700 LF of 8” CI pipe, and 500 LF of 4” AC pipe. These water mains were installed in the late 1950’s with the District experiencing extensive leaks over the years with a recent leak causing substantial damage to residential property. This project will replace the existing CI pipe water mains with new cathodically protected 8” Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) along West Fremont Road between Arastradero Road and the Fremont/Concepcion Road intersection and along St. Francis Road between West Fremont Road and Ascension Road.
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McCann Operation Center Improvements
Design Phase
The McCann Operation Center Improvements Project includes the replacement of an existing one-story, 2,500 SF operation center with a two-story, ~7,600 SF operation center at the District’s McCann Tank Site. Other site improvements include a new retaining wall and a second driveway for improved emergency vehicle access, as well as miscellaneous stormwater improvements. The proposed building will house the District’s vehicles, parts, and tools and be the hub the District’s response to emergencies.
A 2013 report completed by a structural engineering firm determined that the existing building is past its useful service life and will perform below average in comparison to buildings of similar construction during seismic events. The building houses all the District’s tools, parts, and vehicles and is critical for emergency response. As such, the District Board designated the building as an essential facility requiring that it be operational after a major seismic event. In addition, the existing building lacks adequate security measures to safeguard the District’s property.
The project was developed through a series of needs assessments and a conceptual site design with District staff. The design prioritizes minimizing the building’s impact on the site while meeting the District’s operational needs.