03/21/08 - Outfall Bypass Fabrication & Upcoming Manchester Ave Trenching

Project Update:

Outfall Bypass Fabrication and Upcoming Manchester Ave Trenching

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, March 21, 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 and www.sejpa.org.

Here are the key updates on our progress:

·       Work continues at the beach worksite to tie in the new land outfall to the existing ocean outfall system.  Dewatering is ongoing to remove ocean water from the excavation and allow work to continue 30-feet below the workpad (see previous post). All water leaving the site is clean, ocean water.

·       The existing outfall system has been measured and components for the bypass system are on order. Expedited fabrication is currently underway in Texas.

·       Preparation for the east tie-in of the new land outfall at the SEJPA facility is ongoing.  Trenching will begin at the San Elijo Nature Center driveway in the near future and at times may require a full closure of the driveway.  Walk-in pedestrian access will be maintained during this work.  Parking may be available along Manchester Avenue east of the Nature Center.

·       The SEJPA is coordinating with local projects including the Lagoon Restoration Project responsible for replenishing the sand west of the beach worksite (see below.) SANDAG and the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy are conducting this operation and more information is available at the Build NCC website.

·       The 10-inch City of Escondido pressure relief line has been installed, quality assurance tested, and is operational.

 Ongoing trenching work in Manchester Avenue is expected through April 2018 and may 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