Rep. Calvert Praises Funding for Riverside County Water Infrastructure Projects
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) praised the inclusion of funding for several projects in the 42nd Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2018 Corps of Engineers Work Plan.
"The funding provided today by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have a significant impact here in Riverside County and get us closer to completing these important projects," said Rep. Calvert. "I am especially pleased to see a much needed influx of federal funding going towards the Murrieta Creek project following significant local investments. The completion of the Murrieta Creek project continues to be a high priority for the cities of Murrieta and Temecula, and I have been proud to join them in advocating for these critical resources. I look forward to working together with all of the stakeholders involved with these projects for additional funding in the future."
The following projects in the 42nd Congressional District received funding in the FY18 Work Plan:
- Murrieta Creek ($9.9 million): Remove vegetation and sediment from Phase 1 project component and complete Phase 2A project component; Phases 1 and 2A for future Operation and Maintenance.
- Santa Ana River Mainstem ($58 million): Award small contracts such as aerial mapping, value engineering, surveys, GIS and CAD engineering support; Facility site maintenance and utility services; Fully fund Norco Bluff contract; Cost increases on budgeted work.
- South Perris Desalter ($2.8 million): Brackish water well siting analysis; Program Management for well construction; Sherman Road pipeline.