Project Updates
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition Community Funding Program for Bloomington Alleyway Waterline Replacement Project Phase 3B
On March 25, 2022, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres presented West Valley Water District(WVWD) with $2,000,000 in federal funds to be allocated to the Bloomington Alleyway Project. Additionally, as a recipient of the Community Funding Projects for Fiscal Year 2022, WVWD received the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. The Community Funding Projects target federal funding towards projects and programs in the congressional districts that will address the most significant needs facing the community. The $2,000,000 will fund the construction of Bloomington Alleyway Waterline Replacement Project Phase 3B which includes the installation of approximately 6,209 lineal feet of 8-inch, 800 lineal feet of 12-inch, and 25 lineal feet of 24-inch cement lined and mortar coated (cml&c) fully welded steel pipe constructed within the street right of way of 7th Street, 9th Street, Mapel Avenue, Linden Avenue, and Cedar Avenue. Relocation of approximately 130 services from the backyard alleyways to the front of the property and approximately fourteen (14) new fire hydrants within street right of way.
I-10 Cedar Avenue Interchange Improvements in Bloomington
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is currently in the process of widening the Cedar Avenue Overcrossing Bridge, UPRR/Cedar Avenue Overhead Bridge, Cedar Avenue, and modifying the existing entrance and exit ramps to improve the turning maneuverability and vehicle storage capacity. The work limits will be on Cedar Avenue between Bloomington Avenue and Orange Street.
In conjunction with this project, WVWD has designed 12-inch transmission and 8-inch distribution pipelines that will be constructed as part of this project. Due to the size of the bridge and roadway improvements and the construction sequencing, the pipeline portion of the project has been separated into three phases. Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be funded by SBCTA and Phase 3 will be funded by WVWD. Project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Lord Ranch Facilities
The Lord Ranch Site (“Site”) is located on the east side of Pepper Avenue north of Baseline Road and south of State Route 210, in the City of Rialto, and is currently occupied by existing pump station 4-1, 3-2 Reservoir, and groundwater wells 7, 8A, and 36.
West Valley Water District (WVWD) proposes to construct several projects at the site which would allow WVWD to utilize additional capacity through the Base Line Feeder (“BLF”) transmission pipeline, the source of which is purchased groundwater from the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Water supplied through the BLF is boosted into the WVWD’s northern service area. The proposed infrastructure projects include the construction and operation of a 1-million gallon aeration tank R3-5, a booster pump station 4-3 within a concrete masonry building, pipelines connecting the proposed tank and pump station to existing facilities, and site grading and drainage improvements. Construction is expected to begin end of 2025.
Bloomington Alley Way Main Replacement Project - Phase 3C
West Valley Water District (WVWD), through a partnership with San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., has secured a $1.5 million investment for the community of Bloomington to fund the Bloomington Alleyway Water Main Replacement Project – Phase 3C. This project will improve fire hydrant flow and emergency response capabilities while providing a more dependable and reliable water supply for Bloomington residents.
Distribution mains, services and valves serving a portion of the community of Bloomington are located within the rear alleyways of the homes. Over the course of many years, fences, and buildings have been constructed within these alleyways limiting WVWD’s ability to read meters, locate shut off valves and perform regular and emergency maintenance. The District is proposing to construct 4,400 lineal feet of 8-inch, and 4,000 lineal feet of 24-inch of cement lined and mortar coated fully welded steel pipe within the street right-of-way of 8th Street between Locust and Cedar Avenue, and Maple Avenue between 7th and 8th Street. The District initiated a project that includes construction of new pipelines, relocation of 106 service laterals from the rear alleyway to the front of the property, installation of 11 fire hydrants, and connections to existing waterlines within the existing street right-of-way and paved area to address this infrastructure improvement.
18-Inch Transmission Main Crossing Ontario Interstate 15 Freeway From Citrus Avenue to Lytle Creek Road
West Valley Water District (WVWD) will be installing a new large-diameter water transmission main from Lytle Creek Road to Citrus Avenue to support future developments within the area in Pressure Zone 7, located within the WVWD’s Northern System. The project includes the installation of new 18-inch (18”) water main approximately 579 linear feet, connecting to an existing 18” transmission main at Lytle Creek Road, and bore under the Ontario I-15 freeway with a 48” steel casing within Caltrans right-of-way and terminate at Citrus Avenue.
Pump Station PS7-2
Pump Station PS7-1 is located on Riverside Avenue, in the northern part of City of Rialto. It is currently the only pumping facility to supply water to R7-1, R7-2, R7-3, and R7-4 Reservoirs in Pressure Zone 7. To provide system redundancy in case of emergency or planned outage of PS7-1 and in preparation for the increased development that is projected to occur in Pressure Zone 7, West Valley Water District (WVWD) will be constructing the new pump station PS7-2, adjacent to existing PS7-1. PS7-2 is designed to boost 8,000 gallons per minute of water supply to serve Pressure Zone 7. Pump Station PS7-2 Project involves site and drainage improvements, constructing a new pump station building to house four (4) vertical turbine pumps and electric motors, emergency backup generator with automatic transfer switch and onsite fuel storage system, new electrical power feed facilities, system monitoring and control instrumentation, and communication system. The project is currently in the design phase.
