Project Description:

The Groveland Community Services District (GCSD) Water System Improvement Project proposes to replace water mains and appurtenances in Groveland and Big-Oak Flat. Most of the water distribution mains that supply water to the communities of Groveland and Big Oak Flat are 4" in diameter or smaller and are almost 70 years old. Frequent main breaks occur in these areas, causing large amounts of water to be lost, property damage, and back siphon conditions to occur. Backflow and back siphonage of contaminated water caused by water main breaks are a significant risk to the health and safety of the community. Constant water loss is also occurring through small unidentified leaks in the distribution system due to its deteriorating condition. The Groveland and Big Oak Flat systems are currently in a condition where an increase in catastrophic water main failure is occurring, resulting in more frequent, longer water outages.

The work consists of installing 8,375 LF of 8-inch mains to replace the existing water system. System appurtenances include fire hydrants, water services, pressure reducing stations and air release valves. 

The project will benefit a total of 915 people across two block groups, of which 685 are low/moderate income (75%) according to census data.

Community Project Bennifit: 

• Installation of 8,377 linear feet of new 8-inch water mains

• Addition of 30 fire hydrants and 40 residential water service connections (public portion)

• All upgrades will be within the public right of way

Why It Matters:


The improvements will reduce water main failures, protect public health, and ensure reliable water service for Groveland and Big Oak Flat. 

Project Cost:

$2,227,100.00

Funding Source:  

Subrecipent Agreement between  the County of Tuolumne and GCSD

• Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) 

100% of this cost is requested in this CDBG application.

Engineer:

The Engineer for this Project is AM CONSUL TING ENGINEERS, INC. (Engineer), which is to act as Owner's representative, assume all duties and responsibilities, and have the rights and authority assigned to Engineer in the Contract Documents in connection with the completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 

Contractor:

Sierra Mountain Construction, Inc.