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Committee amends and advances SFPUC emergency resolution to repair Kirkwood powerhouse bypass
Summary
The committee approved an SFPUC emergency declaration to repair a failed valve in the Kirkwood powerhouse bypass, amending the estimated cost to approximately $590,000 (from $700,000) and forwarding the emergency contract (including a $206,000 contract with Oakland Machine Works) with a positive recommendation.
The Budget & Finance Committee advanced a Public Utilities Commission emergency resolution on Jan. 11 to repair the Kirkwood Powerhouse bypass system after inspection found failure of a large stainless-steel valve.
Steve Ritchie, assistant general manager (water/power) for the SFPUC, said the bypass is critical…
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