Construction update (updated April 6, 2023)
Marin Water is installing more than a mile of 8- and 6-inch pipe, replacing leak-prone, fire flow-deficient 4-inch cast iron pipe originally installed in San Rafael nearly 100 years ago.
The project will improve fire flow and seismic reliability in this area and is in support of the District’s voter-approved Fire Flow Improvement Program.Work on this project commenced in April 2023 after prior delays due to material lead time issues and supply chain disruptions.
Contact Information
Marin Water Construction Management team, 415-945-1560
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Critical
This project increases the volume of water available for fighting fires as part of Marin’s Fire Flow Program. Developed together with residents, city and county officials, area fire chiefs and residents – and approved by voters - the Marin Fire Flow Program is being implemented by Marin Water over the next 15 years to address a key public safety concern in the region.
| Project | Treehaven Pipeline Replacement Project - Fire Flow Improvement Program |
| Program | A2A Fire Flow Improvement |
| Project Number | F210033 |
| Contact | Hagar Negash | HNegash@marinwater.org |
Project Description
Installation of 3950 feet of 8-inch pipe and 2710 feet of 6-inch pipe to replace leak prone, fire flow deficient 4-inch cast iron pipe in San Rafael from 1927. This project will improve fire flow and seismic reliability in this area and is in support of the District’s Fire Flow Improvement Program.
Benefits
This project will have multiple benefits, including increased fire flow for the Treehaven neighborhood, replacing, and upgrading a 90-year-old leak prone pipe.
Schedule and Status
Design: Spring 2021 - Fall 2022
Construction: Spring 2023 - Winter 2023/24
Expenditure Schedule
Actuals ThroughFY 22 (Rounded) |
FY 23Estimate |
Total |
$192,000 |
$3,500,000 |
$3,692,000 |
Funding Sources
Capital Maintenance Fund |
Fire Flow Improvement Program Fund |
Total |
- |
$3,692,000 |
$3,692,000 |