HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-26; City Council; 21721; Presentation from Poseidon Resource and San Diego County Water AuthorityAB#
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CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 18
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08/26/14
PW-TRAN
RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM
REPRESENTATIVE OF POSEIDON RESOURCE
AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER
AUTHORITY REGARDING THE
CONSTRUaiON PROGRESS ON THE
CARLSBAD DESAUNATION PROJEa
DEPT.DIRECroR
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED AaiON:
To receive a presentation from representatives of Poseidon Resources and the San Diego County Water
Authority regarding the Carisbad Desalination project.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Representatives from Poseidon Resources and the San Diego County Water Authority will give an update
on current and future activities relatingto the construction ofthe Carisbad Desalination project.
FISCAL IMPAa:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAa:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment,
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
None.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Casey Arndt 760-602-2780, ext. 7320 casey.arndt@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CLERK USE.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUEDTO DATE SPECIFIC
DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF
WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES
AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED
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Carlsbad Desalination Project Construction Update August 26, 2014
Plant Construction –Plant Site Layout 2
Plant Construction –Plant Rendering from West3
Plant Construction –RO / Admin Buildings4
Plant Construction –Plant Rendering from North5
Plant Construction –RO / Admin Buildings6
Transition to Stand-Alone OperationNRG plans to decommission the Encina Power Station in 2017;The existing intake and discharge facilities will need to be modified to support “stand-alone” operations of the desalination facilities;Poseidon is currently evaluating various intake and discharge options for compliance with state law which requires use of the best available technology to minimize impacts to marine life;The modifications of the intake and discharge facilities will require the following permits and approvals:Certification of a the EIR (SDCWA Lead Agency);Amendment to the Encina Power Station Precise Development Plan and Specific Plan No. 144 (City of Carlsbad);Amendment to the Coastal Development Permit (Coastal Commission);Renewal of intake and discharge permit (Regional Board); andAmendment of intake and discharge lease (State Lands Commission).Poseidon anticipates submitting the application for PDP amendment the first quarter of 2015.7
Project Status –64.4% Complete as of August 18
Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad9
Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad10
Pipeline Schedule in Carlsbad11
Pipeline Construction –Lower FaradayFlagging one lane of traffic from 8:30-3:30 continues until the Fall.Flaggers are stationed at each driveway to assist with exit and entry in both directions.Sections of Lower Faraday have been paved. Traffic will be returned to normal from the current work area west to Cannon in the coming weeks.12
Pipeline Construction –Faraday Avenue / CRCCrews continue to install pipe between Rutherford and Priestly.Rutherford and Priestly tunnels are underway.Restorations continue behind the installation crews.Outreach continues in the CRC, positive feedback from CRCOA regarding work to date.Outreach has begun on upcoming El Camino Real tunnel work –Open House scheduled for September 24 at Orion Safety Center.13
Pipeline Construction –Melrose / FaradayCrews as working on Faraday heading west from Melrose and are currently near Whiptail West.Tunnel continues under Melrose to Faraday.Melrose will be fully restored by October.14
Tunnel boring has begun from the Cannon pit heading towards Faraday.Excavation of the tunnel pit on Faraday has begun and tunneling towards Cannon will begin early October.15Pipeline Construction –Macario TunnelFaraday Jack & Bore Pit Cannon Jack & Bore Pit
Cannon Road pit is currently being backfilled and will be restored and road will be opened by next week.Avenida Encinas pit will be restored and road opened mid-September.16Pipeline Construction –Avenida Encinas