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San Mateo council hears $267 million storm drain master plan update; Marine Lagoon is largest project
Summary
City staff and consultant presented a storm drain master plan update that identifies $267 million in CIP needs, including a roughly $121 million Marine Lagoon pump station project; council directed staff to keep a $250,000 annual allocation for localized ponding projects, explore bonding for a $39.1 million tranche, and advance public outreach and mapping tools.
San Mateo — City staff and the consultant Schauff and Wheeler on Monday presented an informational update to the council on the city’s storm drain master plan, outlining a $267 million capital program and seeking direction on prioritization, bonding and public outreach.
Jimmy Bowe, senior engineer with San Mateo Public Works, said the plan’s technical analysis and modeling — validated with neighborhood flooding photos — show most pipe infrastructure is in generally good structural condition but that several pump stations and localized areas need investment. "The projects without climate change for the stormwater program for the city of San Mateo is $233,000,000. If we include climate change for $34,000,000 the grand total becomes $267,000,000," Bowe said, adding that the Marine Lagoon pump station represents about $121,000,000, roughly 44–45% of the total program cost.
The consultant, Dan Schauff of Schauff and Wheeler, said…
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