Westminster Sewer Construction Update – September 9, 2022

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The project will replace and construct nearly three miles of two regional  pressurized sewer pipelines (force mains) on Westminster Boulevard between Seal Beach Boulevard and Rancho Road/Hammon Place in the cities of Seal Beach and Westminster.  Construction began Spring 2020 and is anticipated to be completed late 2022.   

Intersection of Westminster Blvd. and Rancho Rd. 

This portion of the work will rehabilitate the siphons, or pipes, that go under the Barber City Channel at the Rancho Road intersection.  Before the rehabilitation work can occur, a new 84-inch diameter manhole needs to be constructed and temporary piping installed across the intersection that will bypass, or reroute, flows out of the siphons.

 

 

Upcoming Activity:  The new manhole and temporary piping across the intersection has been constructed and installed.  Crews are preparing to bypass wastewater flows out of the existing siphon pipelines under the Barber City Channel and into the temporary piping across the intersection. This will need to occur when wastewater flows are lower.

  • When:  Monday, September 12
  • Work Start Time:  3:30 a.m.  To mitigate risk of a sewer spill, this work activity must take place when wastewater flows are lower which occur during the middle of the night and early morning hours.
  • Impacts:
    • Traffic control will result in lane reductions and turn restrictions.
    • This work will require some heavy equipment such as excavators to move k-rail and steel plates. Residents may notice an increase in noise levels.

We understand that construction noise outside of normal work hours can be an inconvenience and we apologize in advance and thank you for your patience.  We are working closely with the City of Westminster and have notified them of the schedule.

Between Bolsa Chica Rd. and Rancho Rd.

Restoration activities will take place throughout the area which includes the removal of k-rail, median work, irrigation, landscaping, and paving.  This work is anticipated to be completed late 2022.

Near the Intersection of Westminster Blvd. and Seal Beach Blvd. (City of Seal Beach)

Work is ongoing by OC San’s Seal Beach Pump Station facility.

*All dates and times are subject to change due to operational factors or inclement weather.  

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