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Utility conflicts under railroad tracks force developer workaround for Amberwood sewer; city, SKF pursue temporary tie‑in
Summary
Engineering staff told the council a relocated fiber utility under the Union Pacific right‑of‑way sits unusually deep, forcing multi‑party relocations that could take 18–24 months; staff and the San Joaquin Valley joint sewer authority (SKF) identified a temporary manhole connection to keep development moving while utilities are relocated.
Selma — City engineers told the council July 15 that potholed utility lines beneath Union Pacific tracks at the Amberwood/Amber project are deeper than anticipated, triggering coordination with private fiber providers and a multi‑step relocation that could be lengthy.
Public works and engineering staff said potholing under the railroad revealed two dry fiber lines at depths that conflict with the planned jack‑and‑bore for a critical sewer alignment. The city reported…
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