Thank you for Neighborhood Input

The SFPUC appreciates continued neighborhood input on the reservoir and pump station projects at Stanford Heights Reservoir and Mt Davidson Pump Station.

The landscaping phase is beginning and soon neighbors will see the addition of new native plants and bushes around the reservoir. Hydroseeding, which is a spray mix of wildflower seeds, will be added behind the new fence soon.

We appreciate many of our Agua Way neighbors meeting with us and Supervisor Elsbernd at the site recently to discuss alternatives for the area near the chlorine building and the blue valves. We will discuss options with our project team and follow up soon. The Water Department is making plans to repaint the chlorine building this fall to match the new pump station on Agua Way. Once we complete these projects by the end of the year, we believe the area will look great again.

Mt Davidson Pump Station Making Progress

The new water pumping station on Agua Way is making progress and the project team hopes to complete the project before the end of the year.

The new terracotta roof in nearly complete and the building will be painted soon.

The street work on Agua Way in front of the pump station will start up again around September 8th with Water Dept crews welding the pipes and finishing connections. The project team will make sure the plates on Agua are secured so not to cause noise from car traffic.

We realize the area does not look great due to the staging area and storage boxes but it is temporary and the materials will move soon - we promise. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New Fence and Landscaping at Stanford Heights Reservoir

The contractor is making progress on the installation of the new fence around Stanford Heights Reservoir. We expect the reservoir project to be complete in early fall.

Several neighbors have voiced concerns about the height of the fence. The ten-foot fence is required by Homeland Security due to the fact this is a drinking water reservoir.

Landscaping work is taking place with the installation of many native, low-water-use plants and bushes.

As we near completion, we will install additional landscaping in front of the blue valves on Agua Way. Once landscaping is complete, we will paint the blue valves a better color so they blend into the hillside and tunnel. The nearby building to the left of the valves will also be repainted a similar color to the new pump station on Agua Way.

We expect the new pump station to be complete in December or early January.

Final Paving Work

This project is near completion. The contractor will be performing final paving on Christopher Drive from Clarendon to approximately 81 Christopher Drive starting Wednesday, July 15 to Friday, July 17 between 6:30 am and 5:30 pm. Traffic will be impacted while one lane of traffic will remain open.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

Fence Installation Beginning this Summer

Installation of the new security fence around Stanford Heights Reservoir is beginning! New fence posts can be seen along Agua Way. It will be a 10 foot high, black vinyl-clad fence surrounding the reservoir.

The east reservoir basin retrofit work is nearing completion and will be placed back in service in early fall.

New Fence and Landscaping Coming to Stanford Heights Reservoir

The countdown to completion of the Stanford Heights Reservoir Seismic Retrofit project is beginning!

In summer 2009, residents can expect to see a new 10 foot security fence installed around the perimeter. New landscaping will be installed in late July/August to beautify the area. Native wildflower and grass seeds will be adding using 'hydroseeding' and colorful native plants and bushes will be planted.

Project completion is expected fall 2009!

Tank Retrofit on top of Mt. Davidson Making Progress

The water tank retrofit project on top of Mt. Davidson is making progress and the majority of the work will be complete by the end of 2009. The pipeline installation project finished quickly and trails were reopened early. Soon neighbors and park enthusiasts will again enjoy the scenic vistas from the lookout area near the tank. The water tank retrofit will help ensure it can withstand the next major earthquake and continue to deliver water to neighborhoods and businesses.

Stanford Heights Reservoir Retrofit Moving Toward Completion

With the retrofit of the east reservoir basin almost complete, the project team feels the entire project will finish in Fall 2009. This summer, residents can expect to see installation of the new 10 foot fence around the perimeter of the property. A new retaining wall along the La Bica path will be installed in June. Landscaping is scheduled for early Fall and will include new drought-tolerate, native plants, grasses and flowers. The SFPUC will keep the neighborhood updated as we begin the countdown toward completion.

Mt. Davidson Pump Station Taking Shape!

Designed to resemble the style of homes in the neighborhood, the new, modern Mt. Davidson Pump Station on Agua Way has a new foundation, walls and a recently installed terracotta tile roof. Energy efficient pumps and equipment will be installed this summer. The project is expected to finish in late 2009.

More Buzz About the Bees

Thanks for your comments and questions about the bees in Laguna Honda. We spoke with volunteer Peter Cook from the San Francisco Bee Keepers' Association and he explained that they have approximately 35 hives at the Laguna Honda site and do not plan to add more hives at this time.

The bees help to pollinate the plants at Laguna Honda and the nearby community garden. Peter welcomes questions and he is happy to talk with any curious neighbors or provide a tour.

For more information, visit the San Francisco Bee Keepers' Association website at http://www.sfbee.org/.