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3rd Street Pipeline Replacement Project

Construction Update

Marin Water replaced more than a mile of 8-, 6- and 4-inche welded steel pipe along San Rafael's 3rd Street. This project replaced 6-inch pipe originally installed in 1926, ensuring reliable water delivery for decades to come! 

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Marin Water worked with the City of San Rafael through the city's 3rd Street Rehabilitation Project in an effort to shorten the project schedule and reduce inconvenience for residents. The full 6,570 feet of new pipeline, including 54 water service laterals, was completed in September 2022.

Contact Information

Marin Water Pipeline Replacement Project:
  • Phone: Marin Water Construction Management team, 415-945-1560

Project 3rd Street Pipeline Replacement Project 
Program A1A02A Replacements - Distribution Pipelines 
Project Number D17026
Contact Mark Kasraie | MKasraie@marinwater.org 
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Map of 3rd street pipeline replacement project
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Cutout down the middle of 3rd Street

Project Description 

Installation of up to 6,570-feet of new 8-inch, 6-inch and 4-inch welded steel pipe along 3rd Street from San Rafael High School to Hayes Street to replace vulnerable and dated 6” CI pipe from 1926 in San Rafael. This is a joint project with the City of San Rafael’s 3rd Street Rehabilitation Project. 

Benefits

The benefit of this project is to replace over one mile of 95-year-old 6-inch cast iron pipe on the high traffic 3rd Street in downtown San Rafael in coordination with the City of San Rafael’s 3rd Street Rehabilitation Project to minimize inconvenience to the public and shorten the project schedule.  

Schedule and Status

Planning: Summer 2017 - Spring 2021

Design: Spring 2021 - Winter 2021/22

Construction: Winter 2021/22 - Winter 2022/23

Expenditure Schedule

Actuals Through 
FY 22 (Rounded) 
FY 23 
Estimate 
Total
$2,206,000
$1,440,000
$3,646,000

Funding Sources 

Capital Maintenance Fund 
Other Funding Sources 
Total
$3,646,000
$3,646,000