July 8, 2022
- The Project passed PG&E’s final equipment inspections, with construction of PG&E’s infrastructure, and subsequent activation, scheduled to begin July 27.
- Arrangements for enhanced public safety are being made, in coordination with the adjacent property owners.
March 2, 2022
- The installation of the intake structure’s trash racks has been completed.
- The City of Menlo Park’s entrance gates have been re-installed, returning site access security to pre-project conditions.
- PG&E’s final equipment inspection is scheduled for the end of March, with activation of their new underground utility service anticipated for mid-April
- OneShoreline will be hosting a final punch list walk with the Project Team at the end of next week
February 21, 2022
- The intake structure’s trash racks will be delivered to the site this week
- The installation of the permant dewatering pump will be completed this week, as well
- The paving of Marsh Road was completed in the first week of February
January 31, 2022
- The outfall structure’s flap gates, which allow Project operators to interrupt the hydraulic connection to the Ravenswood Ponds, are being installed this week.
- The paving of Marsh Road leading into the Park is scheduled for this week.
January 24, 2022
- The major construction activities, which include the installation and burial of the underground culverts, and installation of the intake and outfall structures, are complete.
- Coordination with PG&E to arrange for a permanent electrical power service progressing efficiently – anticipate commissioning utility service in April 2022.
January 18, 2022
- The hydraulic connection between Bayfront Canal and the USFWS managed ponds was completed on December 22
- The outfall structure’s flap gates are being installed this week
- The backfill/burial of Stage 2 is anticipated to be completed next week
- Re-establishment of the Park connection to the Bay Trail is expected by the end of January
- Currently coordinating electrical component inspections with PG&E, prior to instituting electrical services
December 13, 2021
- Installation of the box culvert sections for Stage 2 has been completed
- Backfilling of Stage 2 anticipated to commence this week
- Construction activities currently on-hold on account of rain
December 6, 2021
- Excavations for extent of Stage 2 have been completed, and installation of stone bedding for that extent is also complete
- Installation of Stage 2 box culvert sections continues; sections proximate to critical utilities have been installed
- Flap gates at outfall structure are en route for delivery to project site; trash racks for intake structure will be shipped this week
November 15, 2021
- Sheet pile driving for Stage 2 is complete
- Excavations and bracing are ongoing
- Rebar and form work for the roof of the intake structure begins installation this week
- Work around several critical utilities is underway with the objective to complete prior to the Thanksgiving holiday
November 8, 2021
- Community Update Meeting hosted on November 4; community members in attendance brought engaging questions and voiced their support
- Excavations for Stage 2 are ongoing
November 1, 2021
- Overdue rain in region; observed water levels in Bayfront Canal would have necessitated diversion through Project
- Rain caused 24-hour cessation of work for Monday, October 25; Stage 2 construction continued Tuesday, October 26
- Stage 2 includes all work south/east of Marsh Rd.
- The Marsh Rd. realignment into Bedwell Bayfront Park is complete
- Click here for information about the November 4 community update meeting
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