Irrigation Lateral 119.64-7.5 Replacement - Phase 2
Summary
SCH Number
2024120405
Public Agency
Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD)
Document Title
Irrigation Lateral 119.64-7.5 Replacement - Phase 2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/11/2024
Document Description
This project would remove and replace approximately 10,476 linear feet of existing 30 and 33-inch concrete pipe with new 30-inch PVC pipe. Additionally, the project would install a new master meter with isolation valves, regulatory meter, temporary highline bypass, and nine meters. The proposed improvements also include private property restoration such as fences, landscaping, softscape and hardscape, dirt access roads and driveways. Public right-of-way street improvements would also be required. Excavation of the pipeline trench will be approximately 4-6 feet below ground surface to allow placement of the new PVC piping. The objective of these improvements is to increase the operational efficiency, enhance water conservation, and improve customer service.
Surrounding land uses consist of residential, agricultural, open space and roadways. The Project is anticipated to take place over the course of 9 months, traffic control will be in place and only partial street closure will be required. The project is not located within or adjacent to a conservation area associated with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Ground disturbance and construction activities would occur within pre-disturbed soils.
Contact Information
Name
David Wilson
Agency Name
Coachella Valley Water District
Job Title
Engineering Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Thermal
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
The project will begin on Avenue 58 near Harrison Street, traveling westerly along Avenue 58 towards Oasis Street. The project then continues north on a portion of Oasis Street; the project is located in the unincorporated community of Thermal, California. The project is within portions of Sections 23, 25, and 26 of Township 6 South, Range 7 East and Sections 29 and 30 of Township 6 South, Range 8 East, United States Geological Survey (USGS) Indio 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State CEQA Guidelines §15301, §15302
Reasons for Exemption
State CEQA Guidelines §15301 (Existing Facilities) allows for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
State CEQA Guidelines §15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) allows for the replacement of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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