Water System Improvement Program achieves safety milestone

At the close of 2011, the SFPUC's Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) achieved a remarkable safety milestone - it reached 2.5 million work hours without a major injury or lost time since April 2009. Using the SFPUC's Think Safety, Work Safely approach, the construction team members on each of the WSIP projects, including each of the San Joaquin Regional projects, have made the construction sites a safe place to work.

Harvey Elwin, manager of the Construction Management Bureau, said, "The SFPUC commends the entire WSIP team for achieving this significant milestone and underscoring the importance of safety on our construction sites each and every day."

Thanks to our project contractors, construction management staff and neighbors for making our construction sites safe!

SJPL Western Segment completes work at irrigation crossings

The SJPL Western Segment Project completed work at the El Solyo Water District and West Stanislaus Irrigation District facility crossings in January 2012. These successful crossings were the result of years of coordination and hard work between both parties. The project team would like to thank representatives from both districts for their assistance, as well as all of the neighbors for their support of this critical Hetch Hetchy Water System improvement project.

Happy New Year!

Happy holidays from the SFPUC and the SJPL project team!

Happy holidays from the SFPUC, Hetch Hetchy Water and Power and the entire San Joaquin Pipeline System project! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year from one neighbor to another.

What to expect during the holidays:

Construction will continue as usual, though the contractors are expected to suspend work on the Mondays following the Christmas and New Years Day holidays.

Looking ahead:

The Western Segment project is progressing steadily and is expected to be complete in the Spring of 2012.

The Eastern Segment project got underway in early Fall 2011. Work on concrete vault structures will continue throughout the winter in anticipation of pipeline installation in the Spring of 2012.

Thank you for helping us to ensure the Right of Way is free of debris and personal equipment. Maintaining a clear and accessible Right of Way is critical to swift progress on each San Joaquin Pipeline System project.

Thank you for your ongoing support of these critical Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System projects! Happy holidays!

Construction team continues work on Eastern Segment project

While the majority of pipeline installation on the SJPL Eastern Segment project won't occur until the Spring, the construction teams are busy working on concrete vaults and readying the Right of Way for installation of the new pipeline.

Check out some recent photos of the team installing a new Bridge over Cashman Creek and putting up fencing along the Right of Way.

Thanks for your cooperation and support. Happy holidays!

New photos from the Western Segment construction team

The Western Segment project is making swift progress as the team prepares for the rainy season in the Central Valley.

Check out some recent photos of construction on the Western Segment project! As always, thank you for your cooperation and support of the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System and the Water System Improvement Program.

Western Segment project update

Pipeline installation on the San Joaquin Pipeline System Project - Western Segment reached the Tesla Treatment Facility late last week. The bulk of pipeline construction has now completed in the areas of Tracy Golf and County Club and PAR Country Estates.

The project will now go back to fill in some parts of the project area that were skipped previously. This will include completing work at Welty and McCracken Roads, which may experience closures or detours in the coming weeks.

We appreciate the public's ongoing cooperation as we work to complete this project in the Spring of 2012.

Questions? Please call 1-866-973-1476, our 24-hour project hotline.

Project construction moves toward Tracy Golf Club and Par Country Estates

The SJPL Western Segment project plans to make great strides this fall, as construction will reach the Tracy Golf and Country Club and Par Country Estates residential area.

September: Pipeline installation will occur along Blewett Road in between Koster Road and Bird Road, moving toward Highway 580 and the Tracy Golf and Country Club.

October-December: Two teams will work in the following two construction areas:

• Near Highway 580 and Tracy Golf and Country Club
• Near Chrisman Road and the Par Country Estates, working toward Tesla Treatment Facility

Winter months: Pipeline installation at El Solyo Water District and West Stanislaus Irrigation District crossings.

Partial or full road closures will be coordinated with San Joaquin County when necessary. Road closures and/or detours are expected at Bird Road, Chrisman Road and Bernard Road this fall. Detour and traffic construction signs will be posted. Access will be provided for residents.

Full access to the entire SFPUC Right of Way continues to be necessary as the contractor installs the new pipeline. All adjacent property owners and lessees must remove debris, tree trimmings, wood chips, farm equipment, animals and all other belongings from the Right of Way immediately.

The SFPUC and the project team appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as this project moves forward. Please call 1-866-973-1476 for project information and to contact project staff.