Construction work to seismically upgrade the water pipeline near Sawyer Camp Trail continues, especially near San Andreas Dam. The San Andreas Dam is located between the 5.1 and 5.3 mile markers, about 1 mile south of the Hillcrest Gate.
Fast-moving cyclists or roller bladers at this northern portion of Sawyer Camp Trail are advised to slow down as they approach the area. In addition to trucks entering and exiting the trail, steel plates will be installed over a small trench. Please observe the trail speed limit at all times! Restoration of this section of the trail is scheduled for after the July 4th holiday – requiring a short closure of the northern end of Sawyer Camp Trail.
There are a few other closures planned in July not related to the construction project:
- July 11th: Cal-Fire tentatively plans to do seasonal fire prevention on Monday morning July 11th, and may close the northern trailhead at the Hillcrest Gate for a few hours.
- July 12th – 14th: San Mateo County Parks will close the entire trail for three days (Tuesday through Thursday) to do required seasonal maintenance.
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Showing posts with label San Andreas Lake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Andreas Lake. Show all posts
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Coming Soon: Underwater Work
Do you have questions about work in the water at Crystal Springs and San Andreas reservoirs?
You may have seen the bright yellow booms currently prominent in San Andreas Lake and the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, north of Highway 92 just off Highway 280. The booms are silt curtains which block animals and plants from entering the work zones and protect water quality by containing disturbed sediment. Sawyer Camp Trail users will see silt curtains near the southern trailhead this summer.
Divers will perform underwater seismic upgrades at depths of over 100 feet, and boats will continue to be a frequent sight. All watercraft and materials are carefully screened to prevent non-native species and contaminants from entering the water.
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You may have seen the bright yellow booms currently prominent in San Andreas Lake and the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, north of Highway 92 just off Highway 280. The booms are silt curtains which block animals and plants from entering the work zones and protect water quality by containing disturbed sediment. Sawyer Camp Trail users will see silt curtains near the southern trailhead this summer.
Silt Curtains in San Andreas Lake near San Bruno; May 12, 2011
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Construction Update at Peninsula Watershed Reservoirs
Silt curtains to protect species and water quality
delivered to San Andreas Lake: May 10, 2011
Barge and Dive Boat Launching at San Andreas Lake:
Does the water level appear low to you at San Andreas Lake? It will continue to get slightly lower to accommodate upcoming underwater seismic improvements. You may also see our crew transporting large marine equipment near the trailhead to San Andreas Trail and the northern entrance to the Sawyer Camp Trail.
The construction team must use the Hillcrest Gate entrance for water craft and other large equipment, which may cause delays on Hillcrest Blvd. (near Skyline in Millbrae, just west of 280). Large deliveries are expected over the next couple of weeks, with work in the reservoir taking place all summer.
If you frequently access Sawyer Camp Trail from Millbrae’s northern trailhead, the trail will remain open! Follow us on Twitter for real-time updates about activities: http://www.twitter.com/sawyercamptrail.
Pulgas Water Temple Temporary Closure:
Further south in the Peninsula Watershed (along Cañada Road), the Pulgas Water Temple is closed as of Monday, May 23rd and is expected to reopen in late summer 2011. Please subscribe (see right) in order to receive an email when the temple reopens.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Peninsula Watershed Construction Update
Both Sawyer Camp Trail and San Andreas Trail remain open…and spring weather is finally here!
Neighbors and hikers in the area of San Andreas Lake may see work throughout the spring and summer along the shore. The ongoing installation of silt curtains into the reservoir protects water quality and keeps fish and other species out of the work zone. Divers will perform seismic upgrades at depths of over 100 feet. These upgrades enhance our ability to transmit raw water from San Andreas Lake to the nearby Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant.
Please subscribe to this e-newsletter (see right) to receive updates via email. We can also be reached 24 hours a day at (866) 973-1476.
Neighbors and hikers in the area of San Andreas Lake may see work throughout the spring and summer along the shore. The ongoing installation of silt curtains into the reservoir protects water quality and keeps fish and other species out of the work zone. Divers will perform seismic upgrades at depths of over 100 feet. These upgrades enhance our ability to transmit raw water from San Andreas Lake to the nearby Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant.
Please subscribe to this e-newsletter (see right) to receive updates via email. We can also be reached 24 hours a day at (866) 973-1476.
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