Intensive Work Necessary to Complete Upgrades through Late April

Construction Update

On Friday, February 15^th, an intensive construction period for electrical and seismic upgrades will begin at the Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant and regular Plant operations will be temporarily shut down.

During the first month of the shutdown, an extensive overhaul of the electrical system will be performed on the pump station and standby power building close to the Helen Drive gate in Millbrae. Expect more construction activity at this location.

Bird deterrent boxes have recently been placed on site for the nesting season to discourage birds from nesting in construction areas. These may be audible to our closest neighbors.

What to Expect

Work will be most intensive during the first five weeks of the shutdown. Crews will be scheduled in double shifts throughout the week and on weekends. Temporary outdoor lighting will be in place and may be visible to our neighbors on Helen Drive, however night work will primarily be indoors.

Noise levels will comply with all local ordinances. Nonetheless, this work may be disruptive during peak construction periods. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

  

Tented work at new treated water reservoir

Monitoring

Construction crews are actively monitoring noise, vibration, dust, and other potential disturbances caused by construction activities in order to comply with all local, state and federal regulations.

Truck traffic on Crystal Springs Road in San Bruno will continue during normal business hours for delivery of concrete and materials. Pilot cars will escort trucks along the road for safety.

We are making every effort to minimize construction impacts as crews work to accomplish this work during this short window of time.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: (866) 973-1476 or peninsula@sfwater.org

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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Upcoming Evening and Saturday Work

The contractor will be working extended hours inside the Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant beginning this Friday, February 8th with work near the gate at Crystal Springs Road and Crestmoor Drive. Lights may be visible in the area during the evenings. No roads will be closed nor will traffic be impacted by this work.

The work includes backfill around a 96” pipe for the new treated water reservoir. Necessary backfill material will be brought in during the week between 9 am and 4 pm.

Dates:

Friday, Feb. 8, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm

Monday, Feb. 11, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm

 



Morning at Harry Tracy

This work is necessary as the crews prepare to make critical connections at the plant during the next two months.

Questions?

Please call our 24-hour hotline at (866) 973-1476.

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Increased Truck Traffic on Crystal Springs Road

The contractor at Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant is conducting offhaul trucking operations this week and next week between 7am and 4pm. They are removing excavated dirt from the site now that the contractor has access to the disposal site.   

  

We work to ensure that all trucks and equipment are compliant with the project’s CEQA mitigation measures and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s air emissions control standards.

All loads will be covered and trucks will undergo wheel washing before leaving the site.

Increased truck traffic is expected on Crystal Springs Road in San Bruno.  Pilot cars will escort trucks at all times and flaggers will be working at the gate to the Plant at Crystal Springs Road and Crestmoor Drive.

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Happy Holidays!

This holiday season, we celebrate the halfway point of the improvements projects at Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant and the completion of pile driving. With your cooperation, we are proud to continue bringing you high quality, delicious Hetch Hetchy water.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Less Evening/Weekend Work at Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant

The construction team concluded its shutdown 5 days early and thus the demanding work hours to complete certain tasks under this deadline has relaxed.  The Plant has resumed regular water treatment plant operations as well as regular deliveries to the plant.

While daytime construction work will continue on our improvements projects, evening work has decreased. Weekend work will be reserved mostly for maintenance which is not expected to be disruptive.

Please call us 24 hours a day at (866) 973-1476 if you have any questions or concerns.

Winter Storm Season is Well Underway

By their nature, storms can cause damage in construction zones. Our management teams carefully plan for rain events and focus on safety needs for inclement weather. We take measures to protect work areas, and after rains we check for any necessary fixes.

As noted earlier, we are in the midst of a temporary "shut down" in regular plant operations at Harry Tracy. Night work, between 5:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., is taking place periodically through Monday, December 10^th.

The plant is scheduled to be back in service by mid-December and must be capable of drawing water from the Crystal Springs system following heavy rainstorms this winter. We assure you, noise and vibration monitoring will take place during the evening shift although we do not anticipate disruptive activities.  

Please call us 24 hours a day at (866) 973-1476 if you have any questions or concerns.

Night Work Underway at Harry Tracy

As noted earlier, during this shutdown period our contractor may need to work double shifts. Now through November 21, the contractor will work evening shifts between 5:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., seven days a week.  We assure you, noise and vibration monitoring will take place during the evening shift although we do not anticipate disruptive activities.  

Night work is anticipated periodically through Monday, December 10th, during this temporary "shut down" in plant operations. Crews are now preparing tunnels and transmission lines for upcoming concrete pours.  The plant is scheduled to be back in service by mid-December and must be capable of drawing water from the Crystal Springs system following heavy rainstorms this winter.

Please call us 24 hours a day at (866) 973-1476 if you have any questions or concerns.