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Council approves Phase 2 of downtown water and sewer replacement and recycled water expansion
Summary
Council approved a regular coastal permit confirming a categorical exemption for Phase 2 of Oceanside’s downtown water and sewer infrastructure project, covering 13,500 feet of water mains, 16,800 feet of sewer mains and 5,580 feet of recycled water lines. Construction is expected to begin January 2026 and last about 2.5 years.
The Oceanside City Council and Community Development Commission on Nov. 5 approved Phase 2 of a multi-phase downtown water and sewer replacement and recycled water expansion program.
Principal planner Shannon Vitale told the council the project will replace aging downtown pipelines, increase hydraulic capacity and expand recycled water infrastructure. The proposed work includes approximately 13,500 feet of water main upgrades, 16,800 feet of sewer improvements and installation of about 5,580 feet of recycled-water piping. Vitale said the construction schedule anticipates a January 2026 start and an approximate 2.5-year duration; work west of Myers Street will be suspended between Memorial Day and Labor Day to reduce peak-season beach impacts.
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval and staff requested the council confirm a CEQA categorical exemption and approve the regular coastal permit. Council voted 5–0 to adopt the staff recommendation. Staff noted coordination will continue with downtown stakeholders (including Main Street Oceanside) to minimize event conflicts during construction and that night work will be used at times to reduce traffic disruption.
Staff and engineering representatives said the project is designed to accommodate current and planned downtown development and to prepare for eventual decommissioning of older wastewater facilities as larger system upgrades proceed.
