14th Avenue Open Cut

This week the Contractor is continuing to install the new gravity sewer on 14th Avenue. This work is anticipated to continue through the end of this week and into next week.

Once 14th Avenue is complete, the Contractor will then return to the installation of the new gravity sewer on Blackpoint Lane. This work is tentatively scheduled for week of April 11, 2016.

Returning to 14th Avenue

The Contractor is expecting to finish work on 16th Avenue this afternoon. Beginning tomorrow, the Contractor will resume excavation on 14th Avenue for the new gravity line. The gravity line installation is expected to take at least a week depending on unforeseen conditions. Updates will be posted here as the schedule becomes more concrete.



During installation of the gravity line on 14th Avenue, the Contractor will be closing the west lane around the work area to vehicle traffic. The Contractor will be directing traffic through the shared east lane.

Thanks for your continued patience. Feel free to call the project information line with any questions or concerns at (831) 708-8285.

Backfilling on 16th Avenue

The Contractor is continuing to pull the shoring and backfill the pit on 16th Avenue today. They expect the pit to be completely backfilled by the end of the day tomorrow, but could finish as early as this afternoon. Additionally, the manhole on Geoffroy Drive will be tested today. Once the test has been passed, the Contractor can begin backfilling the manhole.

The Contractor plans to return to 14th Avenue this Thursday to continue excavating for the new gravity line. This gravity line is expected to take a couple of weeks to install. A more concrete schedule can be made once the work gets underway.

Schedule Update

After running into some unforeseen sight conditions, the Contractor has postponed work on the new gravity sewer line on 14th Avenue. The Contractor will finish installing the manholes on 16th Avenue and Geoffroy Drive for the rest of this week and into the beginning of next week.

Beginning on Monday, the Contractor will be removing the shoring for the pit on 16th Avenue. During this phase of work, 16th Avenue will be closed for 3-24 hour days. Access will be maintained for all residents and the south side of 16th Avenue can be accessed by using Geoffroy Drive.

The Contractor will return to work on the 14th Avenue gravity line on Thursday of next week at the earliest. Once the gravity line is complete, work on Blackpoint Lane will resume.

Thanks for your continued cooperation and patience!

14th Avenue Gravity Sewer Installation

The Contractor started excavating on 14th Avenue for the new gravity sewer line this morning. The new gravity line is expected to be installed by the end of next week. During installation, the Contractor will be closing the west lane around the work area to vehicle traffic. The Contractor will be directing traffic through the shared east lane.

The Contractor will also be installing the new manholes on 16th Avenue. The street will continue to be closed during the work. Residents are encouraged to use Geoffroy Drive to access the south end of 16th Avenue.

Thanks for your continued patience. Feel free to call the project information line with any questions or concerns at (831) 708-8285.

Manhole Work on Blackpoint, 14th Ave, 16th Ave, and Geoffroy

Due to the weather conditions, the Contractor is unable to proceed with the open cut sewer work on Blackpoint Lane. They are however still able to perform manhole work on Blackpoint Lane, as well as various other locations on the project. Expect localized closures at the manhole locations through the end of the week.

The Contractor is also continuing work on the new generator pad at the 15th Avenue Pump Station.

The Contractor will resume open cut operations on Blackpoint Lane when weather conditions allow. Potentially the end of next week or the week of March 21st.

Open Cut on Blackpoint

The Contractor is installing the open cut portion of the sewer on Blackpoint Lane. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and pedestrians at all times. Residents are strongly encouraged to use the temporary parking area provided at the end of Blackpoint Lane at the East Cliff Shopping Center.

Residential vehicular access will be available upon request, however, there may be a 15-30 minute delay so that the trench can be made safe for vehicular access.

Please feel free to contact the project phone line if you have any questions or concerns.