Construction Projects
Welcome to the Construction Projects page for Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, where you’ll find updates on our projects to strengthen and maintain vital water infrastructure for our community. LVMWD is dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services that support our region’s growth and resilience.
Across California, water infrastructure is facing significant challenges. With much of the system dating back 50 years or more, our state faces a pressing need for upgrades to address issues like aging pipelines, seismic safety, and climate-related drought. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that California alone requires billions in investment to modernize water infrastructure to ensure reliability for the future.
Increasing the reliability of our water systems is essential for building resilience. At LVMWD, we’re making proactive improvements to strengthen our supply system and protect our watershed, so we can continue meeting our community’s needs today and long into the future. Explore the projects below to see how we’re investing in a sustainable and resilient water future.
Active Projects
Scope of Work - On August 6, 2024, the LVMWD Board of Directors awarded a construction contract to Dominguez General Engineering Inc. in the amount of $1,537,900, to replace a large section of this pipeline. Funding for the work is strictly from recycled water customers. Construction is anticipated to start in September 2024 and will be completed by January 2025. Work will take place during daytime hours on weekdays only, excluding holidays, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The new pipeline will consist of 8 to 10-inch diameter PVC plastic and will extend a total length of 3,080 linear feet, primarily within Park Entrada between Palermo Drive and Parkway Calabasas in the City of Calabasas.
Anticipated Construction Timeline - Project completion in February 2025. Construction schedule currently being finalized.
Contact: customer_service@lvmwd.com
Background: The District’s recycled water system (purple pipe) is comprised of approximately 68 miles of pipeline. Many of the pipes were installed in the 1970s and 1980s, and certain areas within the system have had a higher frequency of failures due to the age and deteriorating condition of the pipe. There have been a considerable number of failures (leaks or breaks) over recent years along Park Entrada in the City of Calabasas. The pipeline in this area is used for irrigation, including the golf course.
Our commitment to reliable water service: There will be many more replacements like this one for years to come to ensure that the recycled water system remains dependable. The District aims to proactively maintain, rehabilitate, or replace pipelines in the most cost-effective manner possible while minimizing the number of breaks and leaks that can disrupt service to customers and require costly repairs.