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SFPUC reports CIP schedule slips, large cost increases and sensitive burials at watershed site
Summary
SFPUC staff reported multiple capital improvement variances: the West Side recycled water project is about $19 million over budget and 20 months late, Sunol Yard/watershed center combined estimate rose to about $87 million, and sensitive tribal burials (about 25) were found at the watershed center footprint; Calaveras Dam construction continues after emergency repairs.
Dan Wade, Director of Water Capital Projects and Programs, briefed the Commission on May 23 on cost and schedule variances across the Water Enterprise CIP. He highlighted several items that have slipped or exceeded baseline budgets: the Calaveras microturbine project is about eight months behind; the Daly City recycled water expansion is roughly seven months delayed; and the West Side recycled water project is about $19,000,000 over budget and 20 months behind schedule owing to higher bids and constructability reviews.
Wade said San Francisco waterline replacements were forecast at about 10.6 miles for the year, below the 15‑mile…
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