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Salinas finance committee gets update on sewer upgrades; Lake Street lift station could cost $20–25 million
Summary
City staff told the finance committee on Nov. 4 that the Lake Street lift station is the top sewer priority, with a design-build solicitation planned and a projected construction cost of $20–25 million; staff said bonding will be required because recent rate increases are insufficient to cover large projects.
City staff briefed the Salinas Finance Committee on Nov. 4 about planned sanitary sewer upgrades, including a priority Lake Street lift station and pipeline work tied to development and roadway projects. Adriana Robles, assistant public works director and city engineer, said the system serves more than 12,000 acres, includes over 280 gravity mains and 11 lift stations, and currently handles roughly 10,500,000 gallons per day with an anticipated additional 2,300,000 gallons per day for future growth.
Robles outlined a phased approach drawn from the 2023 sanitary sewer master plan and subsequent updates. She said the city plans to solicit a design-build contractor for the Lake Street pump station, aiming to issue the solicitation by the end of the month, develop a short list by February, award by…
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