Ongoing and New Construction Projects
Ongoing and New Construction Projects
Projects planned for Fiscal Year 2027 are as follows:
Diana Pump Station Upgrade Project
The Diana Pump Station was constructed as a submersible pump station in 2010. The 2023 Asset Management Plan (AMP) recommended that an upgrade to the pump station be completed to include a pump control upgrade, replacement of the main breaker, and a pump replacement. Currently, the pump station does not have an emergency generator for operation during a loss of power. The District identified an unused property belonging to the Beach Walk Home Owner’s Association (HOA) that is adequately sized for an emergency generator that exists across the street. In April 2024, the HOA approved the easement sale. The construction contract has been awarded and construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
FY26 Gravity Pipeline Rehabilitation Project
Field Services Staff continues to conduct Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections of the District's wastewater collection system. As a result, defects have been discovered in pipeline segments and manholes that require rehabilitation to prevent sewer spills. Staff maintains a Repair Priority List, a prioritized listing of all gravity pipeline and manhole defects, requiring repair and/or rehabilitation. The Fiscal Year 26 Gravity Pipeline Rehabilitation Project replaces about 1,000 linear feet of 18-inch vitrified clay pipe (VCP) trunk sewer due to major sags and the pipeline's proximity to the San Marcos Creek which is experiencing erosion. This project is currently in design.
La Costa Pump Station Replacement Project
The Fiscal Year 2025 Pump Station Condition Assessment report conducted by Water Works Engineers recommended the replacement, and potential relocation, of the La Costa Pump Station (LCPS) because the major mechanical, structural, and electrical facilities have no remaining useful life. LCPS, originally constructed in 1964, is the last "Smith and Lovelace" pump station remaining in the District and has undergone many repair, rehabilitation, and upgrade projects. The project planning, design, and construction for this project is expected to take about 3 years to complete. This project is currently in design.
FY27 Gravity Pipeline Rehabilitation Project
Field Services Staff continues to conduct Closed Circuit Television or CCTV inspections of the District's wastewater collection system. As a result, defects have been discovered in pipeline segments and manholes that require rehabilitation to prevent sewer spills. Staff maintains a Repair Priority List which is a prioritized listing of all gravity pipeline and manhole defects requiring repair and/or rehabilitation. The Fiscal Year 2027 Gravity Pipeline Rehabilitation Project will use the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining construction method for 18 pipeline segments totaling about 4,400 linear feet. The FY27 appropriation includes funding for project design, soft costs and construction. The project is currently in design.
Batiquitos Pump Station (B3) Force Main Condition Assessment
The 2023 Asset Management Plan included a recommendation to conduct a condition assessment on the B3 force main - a 10,000 foot pipeline installed in 1988 and includes about 8,300 linear feet of original 24-inch ductile iron pipe. Following the Smartball's successful performance during the L1 force main inspection in Fiscal Year 2026, the District recommends the use of this technology for the B3 force main condition assessment. The Smartball provides a cost-effective, comprehensive evaluation of the entire force main length, identifying critical issues such as leaks, metal loss (corrosion), air/gas pockets, internal buildup, and hydraulic grade line conditions. The FY27 budget includes funding for the District to utilize a Smartball in order to complete the condition assessment. We expect to have the condition assessment completed and have the results by the end of 2026.