Sutro Reservoir 2012 Seismic Upgrades - Join Us For Coffee To Learn More

Please join us for coffee to learn about the Sutro Reservoir 2012 seismic upgrades and how the neighborhood can implement a new water fountain around the reservoir walkway for strolling, jogging and walking (leashed) dogs!

Where: Sutro Reservoir Entrance
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 5-7pm
Saturday, April 21, 2012 9-11am
Sunday, April 29, 2012 9-11am
The 2012 Sutro Reservoir upgrades includes rehabilitation and seismic work on the 50 year old reservoir which is estimated to begin in June 2012 and completed in June 2014. Under this project the reservoir will be upgraded to meet current seismic standards and conform to all State Health requirements. The work to be carried out will include: embankment and erosion work; inlet piping; concrete repair on the interior soffit, beams, columns, cleaning the reservoir, disposal of sediment and final cleaning; repairing the liner; seal cold joints, coat and repair the roof concrete, new inlet structures with buried concrete vaults and automated valves; new expansion joints; block off perimeter vents; installing a new access hatch; new perimeter security fencing; liner repair; new locking systems on reservoir doors; sampling and disinfection facilities; tree removal; perimeter path repaving; hazardous soil management; and seismic upgrade.
Contact: Lolita Sweet, LSweet@sfwater.org

Forest Hill Pump Station Upgrade

The San Francisco Water Power Sewer (SFPUC) are rebuilding the existing Forest Hill Pump Station located on Mendosa Avenue. This water pump station serves a very important role in delivering potable water to its surrounding neighborhoods in the Golden Gates Heights district as well as providing water for fire protection. This project is one of 86 Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) projects that will repair, replace and seismically upgrade the Hetch Hetchy water delivery system.


Built in 1964, the existing pump station building, mechanical and electrical systems have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement. The existing structure no longer complies with current seismic and building codes, is inadequate to withstand a moderate earthquake and is susceptible to fire. The new station will comply with the latest fire, building, and ADA accessibility code requirements and be constructed of materials to resist fire, seismic and other catastrophic events. Primary building materials will be concrete and steel. New piping entering and leaving the station will be fitted with flexible joints that will allow movement during seismic events. Modern, energy-efficient pumps, motors and controls will be installed.

A temporary pump station has been installed on Quintara Street by Cragmont Avenue to serve the community during construction of the new pump station and will remain in place until the new pump station is completed in 2013. A pedestrian sidewalk path was installed and allows the bus stop to remain accessible.


Construction Scedule
Our contractor, NTK Construction Inc., began construction activities in October 2011. Construction is expected to be completed by the summer of 2013.
Workdays & Hours (weather permitting)
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Questions
Contact Lolita Sweet at 415.551.4394 or LSweet@sfwater.org.
Please call 311 during evening hours and weekends

Take our Streetlight survey and tell us what streetlight designs you like for YOUR SF neighborhood!

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Take our Streetlight survey and tell us what streetlight designs you like for YOUR SF neighborhood!

Help us make important decisions about the streetlights in your San Francisco neighborhood!

Take this quick survey and tell us which designs YOU like for your San Francisco neighborhood. It is quick and easy!

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Thank you for your feedback!

Beauty be dammed - Hetch Hetchy inspires

Outdoor columnist Tom Stienstra shares a visit to Hetch Hetchy in a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle. "From the O'Shaughnessy Dam, the moment you cast your gaze across the cobalt-blue Hetch Hetchy and the towering canyon rims, domes and waterfalls, you will feel the power of place." Read the whole story here.

Bring Your Old Pills to any SF Police Station on April 30th!

Do you have old or expired pills/medications piling up?

Bring them to any San Francisco Police Station on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10am to 2pm for safe disposal.

Please don't throw pills/medicine away in the toilet or trash! They can end up in the Bay or ocean.

Not accepted: liquids (call 415-330-1405 for a mail-in envelope), needles (get free sharps containers at Walgreens) or Illegal drugs.

All other medications and pills are accepted.

For more information and a link to the event flyer, containing SF Police Station addresses, visit: http://bit.ly/gTwzuf

If you are unable to attend this event, find out other ways to properly dispose of medication by visiting: http://www.baywise.org/ or www.sfwater.org/CleanBay

Thank you for helping the environment!

Video: What's Up with WSIP?

Watch this short video and learn the latest about the SFPUC’s Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) to rebuild and seismically upgrade the Hetch Hetchy Water System.

Laguna Honda area clean-up to take place on Thursday, Sept. 23.

SFPUC staff will coordinate a clean-up of the Laguna Honda area.

Crews accompanied by SFPD officers will be on site at around 8:30 am.

Please contact Suzanne sgautier@sfwater.org if you have any questions.

Thanks

The Goats are returning to Laguna Honda. Goats will be on-site at the Laguna Honda Reservoir beginning Wed. Sept. 1, 2010 and continuing for the next several days. Additional clean-up efforts will be undertaken near 7th Ave. and Locksley.

Goats are Heading to Laguna Honda Area

Tuesday afternoon Goats-R-Us will deliver a herd of goats to SFPUC's Laguna Honda property along 7th Avenue to help trim overgrown and dried vegetation that might otherwise fuel a fire. Of course, a sheepherder will accompany the goats and they will be carefully monitored so as not to munch on any protected foliage. They should be grazing along the hillside for the remainder of the week.