The La Vista Tank and Booster Pump Station Project consists of constructing a new 3,000,000-gallon storage tank and booster pump station, new water line piping, and electrical conduits. The booster pump station includes a standby generator, a chemical feed system, and provisions for a future surge tank. It will also consist of exterior improvements (Perimeter wall and fencing, gravel surfacing, paved roadways). Phased demolition of the existing storage tank, fencing, pump station building, associated piping, and electrical will also occur. There will be the installation of water pipelines and storm drain piping on La Vista Avenue (both on the North and South sides) to connect with existing pipelines on Robertson Avenue and Marconi Avenue, respectively.

Estimated Project Schedule

There is an estimated timeline as of September 28, 2023. Check back periodically for updates to the schedule.

The construction phase of the project is expected to begin in October 2021 and is estimated to be complete in Summer 2024.

Construction will take place Monday through Friday (8 am through 5 pm) with no anticipated work taking place on weekends or holidays.

Traffic Impacts

Traffic impacts may include but are not limited to the following:

• Partial lane closures
• Road closures
• Temporary delays
• Detours

Carmichael Water District (CWD) will make every effort to keep traffic impacts to a minimum and allow for emergency access during construction phases. The Project will be performed in stages that may temporarily impede certain streets. In order to ensure access and expedite construction, the District asks that customers do not park on or next to the street during construction. During the final phase of road restoration, there may be daily road closures with limited to no vehicle access available to allow for the paving process including pavement compaction efforts and pavement cooling. The District will notify affected customers at least 48 hours prior to beginning construction on/near the affected street. The main roads that will be impacted are La Vista Avenue, the intersection of La Vista Avenue and Robertson Avenue, and the intersection of La Vista Avenue and Marconi Avenue

Reason for Project

The original La Vista Tank and Booster Pump station was built in 1971 and was identified in the Carmichael Water District's Master Plan for upgrading and replacement. Due to the age of the assets, maintaining, repairing, and/or rehabilitating the infrastructure is costly. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing aging infrastructure that is at or past its expected useful life with new infrastructure improvements that will provide water system upgrades, increase water reliability, improve water distribution, and improve water quality.

Contact Information

• Contractor:
  Koch and Koch, Inc. (Contractor of CWD)
• Construction Manager:
  Water Works Engineering (Contractor of CWD)
• On-site Inspector:
  Water Works Engineering (Contractor of CWD)
• Project Manager:
  Carmichael Water District
  Phone: 916-483-2452
  Email Engineering

Due to prolonged extreme drought conditions, the California State Water Resources Control Board has periodically curtailed 100% of the District surface water supply from the American River. The District gets the majority of its water supply from the American River and curtailments are extremely impactful to the District. The District is planning to strengthen and diversify its water supply portfolio by investing in underground water storage to be better prepared in future droughts and curtailments. This project represents the District’s first well that utilizes underground water storage to store surplus water in the winter for use during the dry summer months. This approach will significantly improve the District’s drought resiliency and sustainable groundwater management capabilities. The Project site is located near the intersection of Engle Road and Garfield Avenue (see diagram).

The construction of the new well includes above ground improvements within a fenced perimeter that will be constructed at a later date. The majority of construction will typically take place Monday-Friday between 7:30 am through 4:30 pm.

Current Progress and Estimated Project Schedule

Construction is planned to start in 2023 and completion is scheduled for 2025. Below is the current on-going activities and an estimated schedule as of March 23, 2023. Check back periodically for updates to the schedule. 

• Contractor mobilization to begin on 4/2/2023
• Sound walls installation is scheduled for the week of 4/2/2023 
• The District anticipates drilling operations to begin during the week of 4/16/2023
• Drilling related activities are anticipated to be on-going through the end of April
• Well development activity is anticipated to continue until June 2023

Traffic & Construction Impacts

During the initial construction phases of this project, there should be minimal traffic impacts. However, there may be temporary delays near Garfield Ave and Engle Ave during site mobilization.  The District will make every effort to keep traffic impacts to a minimum and allow for emergency access throughout this project.

Well Construction Noise

During the majority of the project, the District anticipates minimal noise concerns to the surrounding community. However, we do anticipate that there will be a short-term noise impact from a 24-hour well drilling operations that could potentially last about 10 days. To mitigate the noise while drilling, the contractor will install a 16-foot-tall sound wall during this period. The District anticipates drilling operations to begin toward the beginning of March 2023.

Contact Information

Construction Manager: 

Carmichael Water District

Project Manager:

Carmichael Water District

Phone: 916-483-2452

Email: Engineering@carmichaelwd.org

Due to prolonged extreme drought conditions, the California State Water Resources Control Board has periodically curtailed 100% of the District surface water supply from the American River. The District gets the majority of its water supply from the American River and curtailments are extremely impactful to the District. The District is planning to strengthen and diversify its water supply portfolio by investing in underground water storage to be better prepared in future droughts and curtailments. This project will utilize underground water storage to store surplus water in the winter for use during the dry summer months. This approach will significantly improve the District’s drought resiliency and sustainable groundwater management capabilities.

Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

Ladera Well Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF)

Due to prolonged extreme drought conditions, the California State Water Resources Control Board has periodically curtailed 100% of the District surface water supply from the American River. The District gets the majority of its water supply from the American River and curtailments are extremely impactful to the District. The District is planning to strengthen and diversify its water supply portfolio by investing in underground water storage to be better prepared in future droughts and curtailments. This project will utilize underground water storage to store surplus water in the winter for use during the dry summer months. This approach will significantly improve the District’s drought resiliency and sustainable groundwater management capabilities.

Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

Winding Way Well Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (PDF)

Notice to Customers

There will be an on going construction at Claremont Road and Fair Oaks Boulevard at El Camino Avenue. 

1. Construction/installation of the new main line. Construction will take place in Summer 2025.