The power company NRG will need a few extra months to demolish the old Encina Power Station on Carlsbad Boulevard, but the work will start on schedule and there’s no chance of preserving the plant’s signature seaside smokestack, officials said. The Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an extension of up to nine months […]
Sancon Technologies Inc. was awarded the Fallbrook Public Utility District contract for the rehabilitation and relining of FPUD manholes. A 5-0 FPUD board vote, Oct. 28, approved a contract with the Huntington Beach company, which bid $78,787. Sancon will rehabilitate 22 manholes and one wet well. FPUD’s capital improvement program includes improving the reliability of […]
California got an A-grade for its efforts to protect the state’s beaches in the latest coastal survey from the California-based Surfrider group. The survey looked at how states with coastlines managed sediment, coastal development, coastal armoring, and sea-level rise. The state’s proactive coastal policies earned a high rating.
At its November 13 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images captured in the 14th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. “Every year, I am impressed with the quality of images and talent of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve visitors,” said Bob Kephard, OMWD board secretary. […]
Carlsbad Extends Deadline for Power Plant Demolition
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlThe power company NRG will need a few extra months to demolish the old Encina Power Station on Carlsbad Boulevard, but the work will start on schedule and there’s no chance of preserving the plant’s signature seaside smokestack, officials said. The Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an extension of up to nine months […]
Sancon Awarded FPUD Manhole Rehabilitation And Relining Contract
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (San Diego, Calif.)by Joe NaimanSancon Technologies Inc. was awarded the Fallbrook Public Utility District contract for the rehabilitation and relining of FPUD manholes. A 5-0 FPUD board vote, Oct. 28, approved a contract with the Huntington Beach company, which bid $78,787. Sancon will rehabilitate 22 manholes and one wet well. FPUD’s capital improvement program includes improving the reliability of […]
California Gets Good Marks Planning for Sea-Level Rise
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS (San Diego, Calif.)by Erik AndersonCalifornia got an A-grade for its efforts to protect the state’s beaches in the latest coastal survey from the California-based Surfrider group. The survey looked at how states with coastlines managed sediment, coastal development, coastal armoring, and sea-level rise. The state’s proactive coastal policies earned a high rating.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve 2019 Photo Contest Winners Inspired by Nature
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkAt its November 13 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images captured in the 14th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. “Every year, I am impressed with the quality of images and talent of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve visitors,” said Bob Kephard, OMWD board secretary. […]