Our Project in Perspective with the Hetch Hetchy System

This week our field office uncovered an historical photo that helps bring this project into perspective. The photo is the view from Eagle Hill in Redwood City when BDPL 1 was being installed in 1924. Below compare this photograph and one we took this week from approximately the same location. It’s quite interesting to realize how Redwood City has flourished from pasture land to the beautiful developed city it is today with trees and homes on the horizon.




















Quest, a KQED show, this week featured the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) for our Hetch Hetchy water system. Check out Quest's video segment about the infrastructure upgrades throughout the system.


Did you know that the water was first delivered to the Bay Area by Hetch Hetchy in 1934? For some more history, check out this video produced by the SFPUC in 1940 chronicling the initial construction of the Hetch Hetchy water system.

Construction Update
San Mateo County

• Continue work at the Pulgas Valve Vault (in Pulgas Open Space)
• Pipe installation is ongoing along Edgewood Road
• Near Hwy 280, pipe installation is crossing Crestview Drive

Redwood City

• Final pipeline work will commence at Ebener St and Oak Ave and progress to Hawes School.

North Fair Oaks

• Backfill and valve work at Redwood City Valve House on El Camino Real

Menlo Park

• The pipe casing is successfully installed, crews will begin pipe installation within tunnel under Highway 101
• Begin pipe installation on Bay Road now that potholing is complete here

Restoration Update
Parks

• Continue restoring Fleishman Park in Redwood City
• Restoration of Fair Oaks Community Playground is ongoing
• Look for our table at the Re-opening of Flood Park this Saturday

Hardscape and Roads

• Curb and gutter repair work between 2nd Ave and 5th Ave in North Fair Oaks

Driveways and Commercial Restoration

• Commercial parking lot restoration in Redwood City at El Camino and Woodside Road

Residential Fences

• Phase 1 fence installation is concluding in Redwood City near Topaz Street. Phase II is out for bid.