Project Status April 10, 2023

Construction has continued past the rain events these past few weeks and has been focused on the Storm Drain and Meter Access Vault. This month, the contractor will concurrently begin the sheet-pile installation for the deeper underground structures.

• Turned on dewatering pumps and began draw down around the Storm Drain and Meter Access Vault
• Shoring box was prepped and installed around the storm drain force mains
• Added additional precautions around the site to make everyone on site aware of the overhead utility safety hazard
• BMP’s are an ongoing focus to minimize track out
• Updated traffic control to increase visibility

Upcoming activities

• Sheet-pile installation will begin this week, aiming for Thursday, April 13.
• Continuing to excavate to subgrade at the Storm Drain Access and Meter vault structure.
• Major excavation and soil export will begin for the deep underground structures.

Figure 1. Turned on dewatering system and began discharging to draw down the water table around the FM vault
Figure 2. Shoring box install for Storm Drain Access and Meter Vault (Flowmeter Vault)

Figure 3. Flowmeter vault shoring and excavation
Figure 4. Added safety precautions for the overhead utility hazardFigure 5. Wheel washing to minimize track out

Figure 6. Traffic control on Coronado Avenue by Acacia Way