Pipeline Shutdown Work in San Mateo Making Excellent Progress

Staff and work crews at the New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel site in San Mateo are making excellent progress in the first days of the important pipeline work to connect the New Crystal Springs Bypass Pipeline to our larger water system.

Here is a photo taken on Monday, January 17th of a worker accessing the pipeline.

Work will take place at the South Shaft site near Polhemus Road 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for approximately 3 weeks to complete this critical work as quickly as possible.

Neighbors may experience some noise from the crane and equipment.

We do not anticipate any interruption to your water service. This important work is necessary to connect pipelines for your water supply.

Questions or concerns: Please contact us toll-free, 24 hour, 7 days per week for information, questions or comments about the project: 866-973-1476.
Or call SFPUC Communications: 650-212-0165 (weekdays) Email: newcstunnel@sfwater.org, website: www.sfwater.org/wsip.

Pipeline Shutdown Work Begins This Weekend near Polhemus Road in San Mateo

Starting on or around Monday, January 17th, 2011, the contractor will perform critical work to connect the New Crystal Springs Bypass Pipeline to our larger water system. These important pipeline connection activities at the South Shaft site near Polhemus Road will require crews to work up to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for approximately 3 weeks to complete this critical work as quickly as possible. Neighbors may experience some noise from the crane and equipment.

Tunnel ventilation equipment, including an air compressor, will be in use at the South Shaft during the day on Sunday, January 16th. A small crew will be on site most of the day on Sunday.

Additional environmental training focused on minimizing noise, especially at nighttime, was conducted for all workers on site.

We do not anticipate any interruption to your water service. This important work is necessary to connect pipelines for your water supply.

Questions or Concerns: Please contact us toll-free, 24 hour, 7 days per week for information, questions or comments about the project: 866-973-1476.
Or SFPUC Communications: 650-212-0165 (weekdays) Email: newcstunnel@sfwater.org, website: www.sfwater.org/wsip.

Pipeline Activity Starting This Week near Polhemus Road in San Mateo

Happy New Year!

Neighbors near the New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel project located on Polhemus Road in San Mateo may start to notice additional activity at the North and South Shaft sites starting this week.

Several workers from the SFPUC/SF Water Department's Water Supply & Treatment Division will be performing 24-hour pipeline de-watering and treatment work at both the North and South Shaft sites starting today through the 9th. Downward-facing lights will be in use at night.

Neighbors may see SFPUC/SF Water Department trucks and cars on site and at various locations along Polhemus Road and Crystal Springs Road.

Be sure to wave 'hello' if you are a neighbor!

Please remember to follow the posted 10 MPH speed limit at our North Shaft site located on Crystal Springs Road near Polhemus. Safety is important and the workers, cyclists and pedestrians really appreciate you driving slowly and safely in the posted speed limit zone.

Watch this blog for updates as the pipeline connection work progresses!

New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel: Pipeline Connection Activities and 24-Hour Work

In January and February 2011, the SFPUC and its contractor will be performing water pipeline connection activities at the North Shaft (Crystal Springs Road at Polhemus Road) and the South Shaft (Polhemus Road between Bunker Hill and Crystal Springs Road)in San Mateo.

Several workers from the SFPUC’s Water Supply & Treatment Division will be performing 24-hour pipeline de-watering and treatment work at both the North and South Shaft sites starting on or around January 4th through the 9th. Downward-facing lights will be in use at night during this time.

Workers and staff will be at the North and South Shaft sites and along Polhemus Road at various times from January 3rd through the 17th to prepare for pipeline connection activities. Tunnel ventilation equipment, including an air compressor, will be in use at the South Shaft during the day on Sunday, January 16th.

Starting on or around January 17th, 2011, the contractor will perform critical work to connect the new pipeline to our water system. These important pipeline connection activities at the South Shaft site will require crews to work up to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for approximately 3 weeks to complete this critical work as quickly as possible. Neighbors may experience some noise from the crane and equipment.

Additional environmental training focused on minimizing noise, especially at nighttime, is being conducted for all workers on site.

We do not anticipate any interruption to your water service. This important work is necessary to connect pipelines for your water supply.

Questions or Concerns: Please contact us toll-free, 24 hour, 7 days per week for information, questions or comments about the project: 866-973-1476.
Or SFPUC Communications: 650-212-0165 (weekdays) Email: newcstunnel@sfwater.org, website: www.sfwater.org/wsip.

Happy Holidays from the New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel Team

Happy Holidays from the New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel team. We appreciate your interest, support and patience during this important water project.

We wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a very happy 2011.

Great Conversation and Coffee in San Mateo!

Thank You to the many neighbors near the New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel site in San Mateo who joined the project team for coffee at Starbucks at Crystal Springs Village on December 16th.

We enjoyed talking with you, answering your questions and hearing your feedback.

For those of you who addressed questions about the nearby horse stables, we have contacted the SFPUC Real Estate Services Division and they will follow up directly with you soon.

We will continue to provide regular updates about the upcoming pipeline shutdown and the 24/7 work coming in mid-January 2011.

Thank you again for stopping by!

We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season.

New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel - Join us for Coffee on December 16th!

Join us for Coffee on December 16th, 2010

Please join us for coffee on Thursday, December 16th from 9:30am to 11:30am at Starbucks Coffee in Crystal Springs Village, located at 100 De Anza Blvd, #111, San Mateo.

Chat with the New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel project team, ask questions and learn more about the upcoming pipeline connection work taking place in January 2011.

We will also have information about other SFPUC Water System Improvement Program (WSIP)projects taking place near the Sawyer Camp Trail.