Tuesday, January 23, 2018

01/23/18 - Ongoing Borehole Preparation for Pipeline Installation

Project Update:

Ongoing Borehole Preparation for Pipeline Installation

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, January 23, 2018

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.

Recent progress:

  • Reaming is complete and final borehole preparation is underway.
  • The final step, swabbing, consists of passing a 42-inch barrel through the borehole as final confirmation for new pipeline pullback.
  • The contractor will begin staging equipment for pipeline installation today, January 23rd, 2018.
  • The contractor completed initial quality assurance checks on the HDPE pipeline and the pipe is ready for installation.
  • The aging sewer line under Manchester Avenue has been replaced and the new 10-inch pipeline (see below) is ready for tie in to the Cardiff Pump Station.

After the borehole has been prepared and swabbing 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 on Manchester Avenue is expected through February 2018 and will temporarily impact access to the San Elijo Nature Center.  Every effort is being made to reduce any inconvenience to the community.




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


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