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SFPUC workshop focuses SSIP on environmental justice, local hiring and apprenticeships
Summary
At a workshop the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission reviewed the $2.98 billion Sewer System Improvement Program, detailed commitments from an environmental‑justice analysis for the Southeast biosolids project and outlined workforce and local-business inclusion goals that staff say have already channeled millions to District 10 contractors and local apprentices.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the regular agenda devoted a multi‑hour workshop to the Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), reviewing Phase 1 project status, commitments from a community‑led environmental‑justice analysis and workforce inclusion strategies meant to connect long‑term Bayview Hunters Point residents to construction and professional services jobs.
Acting Director of Wastewater Capital Programs Howard Fung said Phase 1 comprises 70 projects with a $2,979,000,000 budget; staff reported the program is about 30.6% complete and that $781,000,000 had been expended as of the close of March. Fung said the biosolids project has reached roughly 95% design on the main facility scope and that two early construction packages are being finalized, with construction for some components anticipated to begin in August.
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