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West Fremont, St Francis Water Main Improvements
Pre-Construction Phase
Update: Construction is expected to begin in Dec 2025/Jan 2026. Expect traffic delays along West Fremont Road during construction hours 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Stay tuned for further project updates.
This project will replace approximately 5,400 linear feet (LF) of existing deteriorating water main with new cathodically protected ductile iron pipe (DIP) water mains.
The existing water mains along West Fremont Road and St. Francis Road consists of 4,200 LF of 10” Cast Iron (CI) pipe, 700 LF of 8” CI pipe, and 500 LF of 4” AC pipe. These water mains were installed in the late 1950’s with the District experiencing extensive leaks over the years with a recent leak causing substantial damage to residential property. This project will replace the existing CI pipe water mains with new cathodically protected 8” Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) along West Fremont Road between Arastradero Road and the Fremont/Concepcion Road intersection and along St. Francis Road between West Fremont Road and Ascension Road.
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McCann Operation Center Improvements
Design Phase
The McCann Operation Center Improvements Project includes the replacement of an existing one-story, 2,500 SF operation center with a two-story, ~7,600 SF operation center at the District’s McCann Tank Site. Other site improvements include a new retaining wall and a second driveway for improved emergency vehicle access, as well as miscellaneous stormwater improvements. The proposed building will house the District’s vehicles, parts, and tools and be the hub the District’s response to emergencies.
A 2013 report completed by a structural engineering firm determined that the existing building is past its useful service life and will perform below average in comparison to buildings of similar construction during seismic events. The building houses all the District’s tools, parts, and vehicles and is critical for emergency response. As such, the District Board designated the building as an essential facility requiring that it be operational after a major seismic event. In addition, the existing building lacks adequate security measures to safeguard the District’s property.
The project was developed through a series of needs assessments and a conceptual site design with District staff. The design prioritizes minimizing the building’s impact on the site while meeting the District’s operational needs.