12/28/2017 - Land outfall drilling and pipe fusing

Project Update

Horizontal drilling and pipe fusing

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA December 28, 2017:

Construction work continues on the Land Outfall Replacement Project by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority and general contractor, J.R. Filanc. Project information can be found at www.sejpa.blogspot.com.

Current project highlights and accomplishments include: 

• On December 16^th 2017, the first step (pilot bore) of the horizontal directional drilling was completed, establishing the subsurface path of the new pipeline.
• On December 23^rd 2017, the first reaming pass (28-inch diameter) to enlarge the pilot bore was completed.
• Currently, a 42-inch reaming pass is in progress and anticipated to be completed the first week of January 2018. 
• An aging sewer line has been replaced beneath Manchester Avenue and the trench is being backfilled, compacted, and prepared for final asphalt.
• Approximately 2,000 feet of the new 2,500 foot, 30-inch diameter, land outfall pipeline has been fused and staged for installation at the San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility.

After the borehole has been reamed to the desired diameter (48-inch) and fusing is complete, the land outfall pipeline will be pulled underground through the borehole from the water reclamation facility to the beach.  Once installed, the contractor will connect the new land outfall to the existing ocean outfall system. Work will continue 24 hours a day, 6 days a week until the installation is complete.  Ongoing work in Manchester Avenue is expected through February 2018.

The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority is a local wastewater and recycled water agency serving the communities of Cardiff, Olivenhain, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. This project will safeguard public health, protect the local environment, and preserve public recreation opportunities along the beaches of Encinitas, Cardiff, and Solana Beach. Thank you for your patience while we work to protect our community and coastline.

Contact: 

Mike Konicke 

760.753.6203 x77

konickem@sejpa.org

12/22/2017 - Project Flyer

On Friday December 22, 2017, we visited 65 businesses to share this handout to provide an update on the projects affecting the San Elijo Lagoon. A very happy holidays to all of our neighbors!

12/13/2017 - Update on Drilling Progress

Project Update


Construction on Cardiff State Beach, Manchester Avenue, and Coast Highway 101

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, December 13, 2017

Currently, the contractor is working twenty fours hours, six days a week at the beach site (Mon – Sat) to complete the pilot bore phase of the Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).  We are closely monitoring sound levels and have not received any complaints from the community to date. The contractor is making good progress despite the casing installation issues and is currently about 75 – 80% through the pilot bore.  We anticipate the drill will daylight at the plant tomorrow or the next day.  For the remainder of December, they will enlarge the borehole to the desired final diameter (48 inches).  Next steps, they will pull the new 30-inch outfall pipeline from the plant to the beach, make final tie-ins to the existing outfall, demobilize, and restore the beach work area.

Concurrently, the contractor is replacing an aging sewer line that serves Cardiff with new, redundant sewer lines.  This work entails trenching in Manchester Ave. and is expected to commence this Friday, with proper notification to the City and in accordance with the approved traffic control plan.  During this time Manchester Ave. will be reduced to one lane temporarily while the contractor excavates and installs the new pipes.

The SEJPA is coordinating with the Lagoon Restoration, Double Track, and Living Shoreline project teams in order to enhance project benefits and minimize any potential scheduling issues. We currently anticipate project completion at the beginning of March and expect no major schedule impacts with the other projects.

The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority is a local wastewater and recycled water agency serving the communities of Cardiff, Olivenhain, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. This project will safeguard public health, protect the local environment, and preserve public recreation opportunities along the beaches of Encinitas, Cardiff, and Solana Beach. Thank you for your patience while we work to protect our community and coastline. 

Contact: 

Mike Konicke 

760.753.6203 x77

konickem@sejpa.org

12/7/2017 - Project Update - Road Construction on Manchester Ave & Coast Highway 101

Project Update

Road Construction on Manchester Ave and Coast Highway 101

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, December 7, 2017:

Construction work continues on the Land Outfall Replacement Project by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority and general contractor, J.R. Filanc.  The project includes the replacement of the existing land outfall pipeline that was installed in 1965 to transport treated wastewater from Encinitas, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, and Escondido to the San Elijo Ocean Outfall for disposal 1.5 miles offshore.  The outfall system is considered critical regional infrastructure and is in operation 24 hours a day.

On December 5^th we received approval from the City of Encinitas Engineering Division for an expedited construction schedule. This allows the contractor to work 24 hours a day, 6 days a week excluding Sunday’s and holidays. We will be monitoring construction noise and have measures in place to ensure minimal interruptions for our neighbors.  Additionally the contractor will be required to limit loud activities to daytime hours. The SEJPA will continue to provide project updates to the community for the duration of the project.

The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority is a local wastewater and recycled water agency serving the communities of Cardiff, Olivenhain, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. This project will safeguard public health, protect the local environment, and preserve public recreation opportunities along the beaches of Encinitas, Cardiff, and Solana Beach. Thank you for your patience while we work to protect our community and coastline. 

Contact

Mike Konicke

760.753.6203 x77
konickem@sejpa.org