Group Job 3008: Water Service Improvements Along Harbor Drive
Background
The City of San Diego is working to improve the water infrastructure and overall quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors alike. Ultimately, the City is replacing all aging and deteriorating cast-iron pipelines to eliminate future water main breaks plus improve the quality of drinking water.
On May 26, 2009, the City of San Diego Engineering and Capital Projects Department began construction of Water Group Job 3008 along Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego. The existing cast-iron mains are nearly 60-years old and are at the end of their service life.
The project will:
- replace 17,979 feet of 16' cast-iron water mains
- improve service reliability
- minimize future water main breaks caused by aging pipes
- increase the size of existing pipes to better serve the area
The total cost of the project is estimated at $5,777,000. The funding is provided by water rates and revenue bonds.
Project Overview
Water Group Job 3008 is located in Council District 2 within the Centre City community. There are two sections for the project:
- Section 1: Group Job 532 runs along North Harbor Drive from West Laurel Street south until it intersects Pacific Highway. On Pacific Highway, it runs from F Street into Seaport Village.
- Section 2: Group Job 533 runs west along North Harbor Drive from Laurel Street to Winship Lane, and from the Airport Terminal 2 exit west to Lee Court.
The project will involve open trench replacement of the existing water main. The majority of the replacement will be along the same alignment as the original water main.
Traffic flow will be allowed during the hours of construction. Where construction is occurring, a minimum of one lane of traffic will be provided. Please adhere to temporary road and no parking signs. Business and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Construction Schedule
Construction began May 26, 2009 and is anticipated to be completed by April of 2011.
Project Map
Water Main Replacement Group Job 3008 Project Map (PDF)
Important Documents
- Work Schedule Update: April 2011 - Road Resurfacing and Striping (PDF)
- Water Group Job 3008: Water Service Break Notification – Special Advisory: June 9, 2009 (PDF)
- Water Service Improvements Along Harbor Drive Begin Construction - Press Release: May 27,2009 (PDF)
- Fact Sheet and Location Maps (PDF)
E-Newsletters
- Section 1 North Harbor Drive from West Laurel Street south until it intersects Pacific Highway. On Pacific Highway, it runs from F Street into Seaport Village. (Group Job 532)
- Section 2 along North Harbor Drive from Laurel Street to Winship Lane, and from the Airport Terminal 2 exit west to Lee Court. (Group Job 533)
Contact Us
If you would like to receive updates about this project, please contact the Group Job Public Information Line at (619) 533-4207 or via email at engineering@sandiego.gov.
You may also visit www.sandiego.gov/engineering-cip.
