Background
This Project will provide several critical improvements to the Arden Service Area’s distribution system:
- Improved system reliability and additional fire-flow capacity: Larger water mains will help provide better system redundancy and additional water supplies to meet fire flow requirements. Fire hydrants will be added to the project area to meet Fire Code spacing requirements (every 500 feet for residential and every 300 feet for commercial areas.)
- Meet separation standards for drinking water mains: New water mains placed into the street-right-away will help SCWA meet the current separation requirements from sanitary sewer and drainage facilities.
- Lower operation and maintenance costs: The replacement of older and undersized water mains will reduce maintenance cost of day-to-day operations.
- Meet state deadline for water meter implementation: The installation of water meters will achieve system compliance with the state requirement that all water services have meters installed by 2025.
Project Location
Project Updates
September 25, 2024
Water main installation in Zone D along Howe Ave north of Spanos Ct to Strong Ranch Slough is scheduled to begin the week of September 29th.
Preliminary work has already begun and Teichert has begun notifying private businesses and residents along this corridor.
Work within Zones B and C are still taking place and commuters are continuously to take caution.
All work along Fair Oaks Blvd and Howe Ave will be night work. Commuters are to be cautious of the construction crew and other commuters and reduce speed near the construction area. California Highway Patrol is in the area and are citating individuals that drive irresponsibly.
Residents and commuters should expect partial or full road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. “No Parking" barricades will be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or egress to your home/business or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those not wearing proper personal protection equipment. Night work is to be expected between 8:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.
August 30, 2024
Water main installation in Zone C along the frontage road of Fair Oaks Blvd and on Howe Ave is scheduled to begin the week of September 7th.
Preliminary work has already begun and Teichert has begun notifying private businesses and residents along this corridor.
All work along Fair Oaks Blvd frontage and Howe Ave will be night work. Commuters are to be cautious of the construction crew and other commuters and reduce speed near the construction area.
Residents and commuters should expect partial or full road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. “No Parking" barricades will be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or egress to your home/business or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those not wearing proper personal protection equipment. Night work is to be expected between 8:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.
June 26, 2024
Water main installation in Zone B along Fair Oaks Blvd between Fulton Ave and Howe Ave is scheduled to begin the week of June 30th.
All work along Fair Oaks Blvd will be night work. Commuters are to be cautious of the construction crew and other commuters and reduce speed near the construction area.
Residents and commuters should expect partial road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. “No Parking" barricades will be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or egress to your home/business or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those not wearing proper personal protection equipment. Night work is to be expected between 8:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.
May 9, 2024
Water main installation west of Howe Ave in Zone D on Venture Ct and Enterprise Dr is underway. Teichert will then continue work in Zone C on Sierra Blvd including properties just south of this area. Residents and commuters should expect partial road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. “No Parking" barricades will be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or egress to your home/business or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those not wearing proper personal protection equipment. Day work is to be expected between 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Upcoming Nightwork is expected to begin in June in Phase A on Fair Oaks Blvd between Bret Harte Rd and Fairgate Rd. Night hours are expected to be between 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.
April 26, 2024
The week of May 1, 2024,
Teichert is anticipated to begin water main installation in the northern part
of Zone C on Spanos Ct and west of Howe Ave. Residents and
commuters should expect partial road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane
and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. “No Parking” barricades will
be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the
construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being
performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or
egress to your home/business or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay
clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those
not wearing proper personal protection equipment. Day work is to be expected between 8:00 A.M. –
3:30 P.M.
March 21, 2024
The week of April 1, 2024, Teichert is anticipated to begin water main installation in Zone C north of Fair Oaks Blvd and east of Howe Ave. Residents and commuters should expect partial road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. “No Parking" barricades will be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or egress to your home/business or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those not wearing proper personal protection equipment. Day work is to be expected between 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
February 7, 2024
On Monday, February 12, 2024, Teichert will begin water main installation in Zone A and B through roads south of Fair Oaks Blvd. Residents and commuters should expect partial road closures. Please follow detour signs, lane and sidewalk closures and speed reduction signs. No parking barricades will be posted to help residents, visitors, and commuters to avoid parking in the construction zones. If you live on or near a street where work is being performed, please wait until a flagger or inspector waves you to ingress or egress to your home or to cross the street safely. Remember to stay clear of the equipment and construction activities to ensure safety for those not wearing proper personal protection equipment.
Water main installation is scheduled on the following streets beginning the week of February 12, 2024 during day time hours of 8:00A.M – 3:30 P.M.:
• Sierra Lane
• Park Sierra Lane
• Fairgate Road
• Skube Lane
• Rio Del Oro Lane
November 15, 2023
Teichert began potholing in Zone B to verify existing utilities prior to installing the water main. Crews will continue potholing in the orders shown by the zones throughout the Project area.
Most work done in Zone B will be night work to minimize traffic impacts during the day. Commuters should expect partial road closures in Zone B on Fair Oaks Blvd. Night work hours are from 8:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M. On minor streets near residential properties, day work is to be expected between 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Expect noise, street detours, lane closures, “No Parking” signs and speed reduction signs in Zone B.
Work in Zone C is expected to begin after Thanksgiving.
October 16, 2023
Teichert began potholing in Zone A to verify existing utilities prior to install the water main. Crews will continue potholing in the orders shown by the zones throughout the Project area.
Most work done in Zone A will be night work to minimize traffic impacts during the day. Commuters should expect partial road closures in Zone A on Fair Oaks Blvd and Munroe Street. Night work hours are from 8:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M. On minor streets near residential properties, day work is to be expected between 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Expect noise, street detours, lane closures, “No Parking” signs and speed reduction signs in Zone A.
Project Presentation
View the pre-construction presentation highlighting what will occur in this phase for customers.
Public Meeting Questions and Answers
Here are the responses to questions asked during public outreach presentation.
Project Schedule:
- Project Presentation - August 10, 2023 Virtual
- Board of Director’s Approval – June 7, 2023
- Bid Date – April 21, 2023
- Contract Award – July 11, 2023
- Begin Phase 1B Construction – October 2023
- End Phase 1B Construction - October 2024 (tentative)
Contact Information:
Project Engineer:
Mitra Im
Phone: (916) 874-3070
Email: ArdenServicesMeters@saccounty.gov
