Work at Pulgas Valve Vault and a Happy New Year

If you spend much time walking in Pulgas Open Space you may have noticed our continued construction work in the park. Pulgas Open Space is an important site for the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System because it is where the new pipeline (BDPL5) along with the other existing pipelines meet on the final leg up the Peninsula to San Mateo communities and into San Francisco. From Pulgas Open Space water flows into the Pulgas Water Temple and either Crystal Springs Reservoir or Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel as it flows north.

This week, pipe installation will be complete from Edgewood Road to the valve vault and control building at Pulgas Open Space. This is a major milestone as it connects over 7,400 feet of pipe on the west most portion of this project.

Work will continue on the valve house and control building in Pulgas Open Space. These new structures will be used to control the flow of water through the different pipes and will allow for future maintenance and repairs of the older pipelines.

There will be no construction activity on Monday, January 2nd in observence of the New Year. Please have a safe and happy New Year.

Below are some pictures of the work and new facilities being built at Pulgas Open Space. PLEASE NOTE: this is still an active construction area and the Cordilleras Trail remains partially closed to the public.

Connecting the final 50 feet of pipe at Pulgas Open Space

Pulgas Valve Vault

Pulgas Control Building

Happy Holidays!

The BDPL5 Peninsula Project and Construction Management Team wish you and yours a joyous holiday season! We appreciate your support and cooperation as continue to upgrade this regional water system.

Construction activity will continue during most of the holiday season on pipe headings and restoration work throughout the alignment. There will be no construction work on Monday, December 26th or the following Monday, January 2nd.

For construction details for your area please check the construction and restoration details below or call 800-571-6610.

Construction Update
San Mateo County
• Work is continuing at the Pulgas Valve Vault (in Pulgas Open Space)
• Pipe installation is ongoing along Edgewood Road and Edmonds Road
Redwood City
• Final pipeline work is starting at Hawes Elementary School
North Fair Oaks
• Backfill and valve work continues at Redwood City Valve House on El Camino Real
Menlo Park
• Pipe installation and tie-in work is nearly complete on Iris Lane
• Pipe installation on Bay Road has advanced to near Timothy Lane
• Final pipeline work is starting at Belle Haven Elementary School

Restoration Update
Parks
• Restoration continues at Fleishman Park in Redwood City
• Restoration continues at Fair Oaks Community Playground
Hardscape and Roads
• Curb and gutter repair work continues at Dumbarton towards 3rd Ave in North Fair Oaks
• Repaving work is starting in North Fair Oaks on 14th Ave moving towards 5th Ave
Driveways and Commercial Restoration
• Commercial parking lot restoration is continuing in Menlo Park on O’Brien Drive

Fleishman Park Is Almost Complete…

After completing the rubber surface of the water feature in the center of Fleishman Park, there are only a few items remaining before the park can be reopened. Once the perimeter fencing and tan bark around the play structure are replaced, final inspections will allow the whole park to reopen for use by the community. Again, we thank you for your patience as we make these vital infrastructure upgrades.
…And North Fair Oaks Playground Is On Its Way

Major grading and concrete work has taken place over the past several weeks to reform the landscape and replace the walkways. This work will continue while we reinstall play equipment and other park features over the next several weeks. Please continue to check the blog for updates and photos as we transform the North Fair Oaks Playground back into a community resource.
Construction Update
San Mateo County

• Continue work at the Pulgas Valve Vault (in Pulgas Open Space)
• Pipe installation is ongoing along Edgewood Road and Edmonds Road

Redwood City

• Final pipeline work continues at Ebener Street and Oak Avenue and progress to Hawes School

North Fair Oaks

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

Menlo Park

• Pipe installation is complete under Highway 101 and additional work is continuing on both sides of the tunnel
• Pipe installation is continuing on Bay Road nearing Harmon Drive

Restoration Update
Parks

• Restoration continues at Fleishman Park in Redwood City
• Restoration continues at Fair Oaks Community Playground

Hardscape and Roads

• Curb and gutter repair work continues at Dumbarton towards Pacific Avenue in North Fair Oaks

Driveways and Commercial Restoration

• Commercial parking lot restoration is finishing up on Woodside Road, Redwood City and starting this week restoration will begin in Menlo Park on O’Brien Drive

ALERT: Make Safety a Priority on Bay Road

Construction is bustling on Bay Road as we install a pipeline in the westbound lane. With traffic reduced to one lane near the pipeline construction, it is important that we all drive safely and watch for the flag men directing traffic. Crews are currently working near the Marsh Road intersection so east-bound traffic may experience delays at the traffic light.

Be safe. Please remember to:

• Obey all traffic signs and directions from traffic control flag men
• Drive slowly on your approach to Bay Road especially from Marsh Road
• Be aware of construction vehicles at 18th Ave and Bay Road
• Plan alternate routes to avoid Bay Road between Marsh Road and Flood Park during work hours (9am-3pm weekdays)
• Avoid walking past construction area on Bay Road during work hours

Pictures from the work on Bay Road

Pouring concrete for manhole structure

Placing pipe into trench at Bay Road

Precisely maneuvering pipe into position

Street sweeper cleaning up any debris left on the street by the excavator