Serrano Creek Pipeline Realignment
Irvine Ranch Water District contractors will be doing construction work along Elderwood, Almondwood, Peachwood and into the Trabuco Road intersection to relocate a section of water pipeline currently within the Serrano Creek waterway. The new pipeline will be laid along the area marked in red in the map above, with the existing pipeline marked in blue.
Construction crews will work with Elderwood and Almondwood residents to provide driveway access as needed, and traffic controls will ensure that one lane is open in all directions at all times on Peachwood and Trabuco.
WHAT: Water pipeline realignment project
WHEN: mid-March to mid-May 2024 (Construction on Almondwood expected to take place in April)
WORK HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
INFO: Email info@IRWD.com or call 949-453-5336
QUESTIONS:
Q: What is the purpose of the project?
A: To relocate an existing pipeline out of the creek bed to eliminate the risk of pipeline failures due to erosion.
Q: Why is the pipeline being routed through a residential street?
A: Southern California Edison’s Right of Way Constraints and Guidelines prohibit construction of a pipeline on their easement along the creek trail.
Q: How long is construction expected to take place on Almondwood?
A: Roadwork on Almondwood is not expected to exceed 10 working days.
Q: Will residents have access to their driveways?
A: Yes. Steel plates will be available to provide vehicle access upon request.
Q: How much of the roadway will be taken up by construction?
A: There will always be space available for traffic to get around the construction area, which will not extend beyond the length of two or three homes. This will provide enough space for mail and package delivery.
Q: Will construction affect trash service on the cul-de-sac?
A: No. Construction will not take place on the cul-de-sac on Wednesdays.
Q: Will landscaping and pavement be restored at the end of the project?
A: Yes. IRWD will slurry seal the entire cul-de-sac, including the portion of Elderwood up to Sprucewood. All landscape will be restored with similar, but new plant material.
Week of April 22: Pipeline installation will be wrapped up in the intersection and continue on Peachwood later in the week. Pipeline installation along Almondwood/Elderwood has been rescheduled to begin toward the end of next week.
Week of April 15: Excavation work and pipeline installation will take place in the intersection of Trabuco and Peachwood this week, moving up Peachwood early next week. Pipeline installation is expected to begin late next week along Almondwood, including fortification of the wall at the end of the cul-de-sac. Notices will be delivered next week to affected Almondwood/Elderwood residents with a more specific timeline, once a specific start date for the pipeline work on that street has been determined.
Week of April 8: Sawcutting will occur in all work areas to prepare for pipeline installation. This includes work on Almondwood/Elderwood on Monday and Tuesday. Pipeline installation will begin at the intersection of Serrano and Peachwood. Pipeline installation on Almondwood/Elderwood is expected to happen in late April.
Week of April 1: Potholing for utilities was completed along Almondwood and Elderwood this week. Pipeline installation will begin once potholing is completed and saw cuts are made, moving north on Peachwood. Pipeline installation will start at the intersection of Trabuco Road and Peachwood and move north to Almondwood. Pipeline construction on Almondwood/Elderwood is expected to happen in late April.
Week of March 25: Construction for the project began this week, starting with potholing to identify utilities on Serrano and Peachwood. Potholing on Almondwood and Elderwood is expected to occur on Monday and Tuesday, April 1 and 2. Notices will be delivered mid-week to Almondwood/Elderwood residents to confirm the dates for the work.
Week of March 18: Potholing for utilities was delayed due to unexpected scheduling conflicts for equipment storage. Mobilization is expected to begin next week, starting with potholing on Serrano and Peachwood. Potholing on Almondwood and Elderwood is expected to occur the following week.
Week of March 11: Potholing for utilities will begin this week at the Almondwood/Elderwood cul-de-sac, followed by Peachwood and Trabuco Road. Pipeline installation will begin at the Trabuco Road/Peachwood intersection soon and continue north along Peachwood next week, crossing over to Almondwood in April.
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