The work includes demolition of the existing reservoir, and construction of the new 16 million gallons Evans Reservoir, including system connections of large diameter pipelines, water meters, valves, seismic actuated valves, electrical and instrument controls.

Construction Updates

Construction notices provide residents with information regarding upcoming construction.

Lastest Notice: August 11, 2010
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Project Fact Sheet

1. Original Reservoir constructed in 1968
2. Cast-in -Place Reinforced concrete
3. 16 Million Gallons Capacity
4. Residents served: 300,000
5. Estimated Replacement Costs: $20 Million
6. Reservoir Surface Area: 1.82 Acres
7. Number of Columns: 168
8. Overall height of Reservoir: 32 feet
9. Tons of Concrete: over 13,000

Major Milestones

1. Notice to Proceed: May 25, 2010
2. Start Demolition: July 21, 2010
3. Complete Demolition: September 10, 2010
4. Work in alley: October 2010 thru February 2011
5. System Connection "B": January 2011
6. System Connection "D": January 2011
7. System Connection "C" & "E": December 2010
8. System Connection "F": Completed
9. Substantial Completion: December 17, 2011
10. Final Completion: March 16, 2012