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Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor Announces Contract for Construction of the Northfork Bypass Pipeline Project at Folsom Dam and Reservoir

Reclamation, San Juan Water District, and City of Roseville are Project Partners

Media Contact: , , 09/16/2009 22:45

For Release: September 16, 2009

MP-09-123
Media Contacts:
Reclamation:	Pete Lucero, 916-978-5100, plucero@usbr.gov
San Juan Water District:	Keith Durkin, 916-791-0115, kdurkin@sjwd.org
City of Roseville:	Derrick Whitehead, 916-774-5770 DWhitehead@roseville.ca.us
For Release On:  September 16, 2009

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The Bureau of Reclamation, the San Juan Water District (District), and the City of Roseville (City) are proceeding with construction of the North Fork Bypass Pipeline Project (Project) at Folsom Dam and Reservoir.  The Project will improve reliability of water delivery systems that serve nearly 500,000 people in Sacramento and Placer Counties. 

On July 8, 2009, Reclamation awarded a contract for $2.69 million to Abide International of Sonoma, Calif., to modify the existing 84-inch-diameter North Fork Pipeline with fittings and valves so that it can be connected to the new bypass pipeline.  On August 12, 2009, the District, in partnership with the City, awarded a $5.89 million contract to Syblon Reid of Folsom, Calif., to construct the new pipeline, which will run parallel to and connect with the existing Northfork Pipeline.  

When completed, the Project will provide Reclamation with the ability to schedule needed maintenance on the existing 50-year-old Northfork Pipeline without interruption to water deliveries.  The Project will also provide the District and the City with increased raw-water supply reliability.

The Project consists of modifications at both ends of the existing pipeline that will enable it to be connected to the new pipeline. This will allow either pipeline to be taken out of service for maintenance while ensuring adequate water deliveries to the District and City.  The new pipeline will include flow meters, a 3,000-foot-long 72-inch-diameter pipeline, a 600-foot-long 42-inch-diameter pipeline, and miscellaneous modifications to the existing pipeline system.  All construction activities are expected to be completed by spring 2010. 

"This pipeline Project is an excellent example of good government," said Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor.  "We have tremendous appreciation and respect for our District and City partners who share Reclamation's commitment to ensuring adequate and reliable water supplies." 

"Construction of this Project is the result of several years of collaborative effort on the part of Reclamation, the District, and the City," added Ms. Shauna Lorance, General Manager of the San Juan Water District.  "Combining the resources of our agencies on this Project has allowed us to meet multiple goals with greater benefits to taxpayers and our customers."

Mr. Derrick Whitehead, Director of the City of Roseville's Environmental Utilities, agrees:  "This Project is something we have worked hard on for some time.  Completion of the pipeline will provide the increases in reliability desired by the agencies and the operational flexibility required by Reclamation  it is truly a win-win."

A drawing of the pipeline model may be viewed at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/PA/images/northfork_large.jpg.  For questions, please contact Mr. Drew Lessard of Reclamation's Central California Area Office at 916-989-7180 or dlessard@usbr.gov. 

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