01/17/18 - Inclement Weather and Preparation for Pipeline Installation

Project Update:

Inclement Weather and Preparation for Pipeline Installation

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, January 17, 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:

• Despite inclement weather and horizontal directional drilling challenges, the Contractor continued to make progress and did not incur further delays.
• The third and final reaming pass (48-inch diameter) is underway and approximately 2,200 feet (90%) of the alignment is complete.
• The installation of the pipeline is anticipated to commence next week and will take approximately 48 continuous hours to complete.
• The land outfall pipeline is completely assembled and staged for installation at the San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility.
• The contractor is currently performing quality assurance checks on the HDPE pipeline prior to installation.
• Work to tie-in the new 30-inch line to the Escondido regulator structure in Manchester Avenue is ongoing.

After the borehole has been reamed to the desired diameter (48 inches), 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 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