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Utilities describe permanent plan options after emergency repair of exposed gas main in Arastradero Preserve
Summary
City utilities staff described emergency protection work placed around an exposed natural gas pipeline in Arastradero Creek, said consultants are developing alternatives and predicted design, permitting and in‑stream work between 2025–2027. The city filed required permits and plans multi‑year monitoring.
City utilities staff briefed the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 25 about an exposed natural gas pipeline in Arastradero Creek and the path toward a permanent repair and creek restoration.
Erin Perkins, principal engineer for Utilities, said a hiker notified the city of an exposed high‑pressure natural gas pipeline in March 2023. The exposed segment sat adjacent to potable water and sanitary sewer mains that serve Foothill residents. To protect the lines before the wet season, utilities crews placed temporary cobble and riprap under a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional General Permit 5 (RGP 5) for emergency repair; staff also added bank stabilization,…
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