Project timeline update – April 10, 2025 – Work is under way in the project area. Heavier construction will start on Monday, April 14, on W. Arenas Road and then move east and south to the other streets. Work was originally planned to start on S. Belardo Road, which will now occur later in the schedule.
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. We will install new pipeline in portions of downtown Palm Springs near the Historic Tennis Club and along W. Baristo Road and S. Belardo Road (between W. Baristo Road and Ramon Road), starting the first week of April 2025. (Please see map below.) Construction is expected to be complete at the end of May or early June. The schedule and completion date are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, materials or utility conflicts. For project updates, go to www.dwa.org/pipelines. DWA hired a contractor to do the work. Please be considerate of workers while driving in the project area. Their safety is a top priority. What to expect:
- Slowed traffic (lanes reduced), limited access, detours and possible temporary road closures
- ‘No parking signs’ posted along the street as necessary
- Access to property to remain intact (if we are blocking, we’ll happily move upon request if possible)
- Noise from construction 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays (no work on Fridays, weekends or Agency observed holidays)
- Equipment and vehicles from Desert Water Agency and its contractors
- A staging area for equipment will be located near the project area
- Temporary paving will be put in place before final paving is done at a later date
- Water service should remain on except for a brief period (approximately one hour) for some customers toward the end of the project
- DWA or its contractors will notify customers of any water outage in advance
- Flushing to disinfect the new pipes before service will result in visible water flow along the street toward the end of the project; signs will be posted in affected areas and sandbags will be used to direct the water
While we understand that this project causes inconvenience, it is an essential part of our responsibility to provide clean, reliable water to you and your neighbors. We appreciate your patience throughout the project. For questions about the project, please contact Associate Engineer Adrian Biggs at Abiggs@dwa.org or 760-323-4971, ext. 193. For other inquiries, please contact the Public Affairs Department at outreach@dwa.org or (760) 323-4971, ext. 184 or 272.
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