Harvest Water Construction Updates
About Harvest Water
Harvest Water will deliver drought-resistant recycled water to agricultural lands and existing habitats in southern Sacramento County. Construction of the infrastructure needed to make Harvest Water a reality is now underway. The project is anticipated to be operational in 2027.
Construction activities include the development of a new pumping station at the EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility and a series of pipeline projects that will allow for the delivery of recycled water to various locations.
December 20, 2024 – Update on Night Work at Big Horn and Franklin
Starting the evening of December 17, 2024, Harvest Water pipeline construction crews have been working during overnight hours at the intersection of Big Horn Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard. Night work at this intersection is required by the City of Elk Grove to minimize traffic impacts.
The project team has determined that an additional night of work will be required on December 20, between the hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please note that this work may be impacted or delayed by wet weather. If you have any questions or concerns about this night work taking place, please contact the Harvest Water project team at (916) 876-3322 or HarvestWater@sacsewer.com.
Status of Road and Lane Closures
The following closures are currently in place or planned as part of Harvest Water pipeline construction in and south of Elk Grove. Please see the road closure map below for details on current closures in place and which roadways remain accessible.
- Point Pleasant Road between Bruceville Road and Ed Rau Road is closed until early 2025. Traffic using Point Pleasant as a detour will be diverted to Exchanger and Ed Rau Roads. Trucks with low trailers are advised to use Exchanger and Ed Rau Roads to route to Twin Cities Road and I-5.
- Bruceville Road between Twin Cities and Camp Road is closed through the end of December 2024. Bruceville Road between Camp and Lambert Roads is also closed to through traffic during this time, with local traffic still able to access this section of Bruceville to enter properties.
- Eschinger Road between Carroll Road and West Stockton Boulevard remains closed until January 2025.
- Core Road remains closed until early 2025, with access to local properties available from the east (Ed Rau Road).
- Franklin Boulevard closures in place are:
- between Hood Franklin and Core Roads (open to local community, but remains closed to through traffic)
- between Point Pleasant and Lambert Roads (until late January 2025)
- between Core and Point Pleasant Roads (until March 2025)
- Within the City of Elk Grove, the northbound lanes on the east side of Franklin Boulevard between Sims Road and Laguna Boulevard are closed, with all traffic diverted to the southbound lanes on the west side. These lane closures are in place until early 2025.
Road closure timing is subject to change. Local residents and emergency vehicles can access properties within work zones at all times throughout construction.
Harvest Water pipeline construction within Elk Grove City limits began in the summer of 2024 and will continue through 2026.
Current construction activity in Elk Grove includes work between Sims Road and Laguna Boulevard, which began in August 2024 and will continue through early 2025. In mid-January, pipeline installation will progress south between Laguna and Elk Grove Boulevards.
December 20, 2024 – Update on Night Work at Big Horn and Franklin
Starting the evening of December 17, 2024, Harvest Water pipeline construction crews have been working during overnight hours at the intersection of Big Horn Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard. Night work at this intersection is required by the City of Elk Grove to minimize traffic impacts.
The project team has determined that an additional night of work will be required on December 20, between the hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please note that this work may be impacted or delayed by wet weather. If you have any questions or concerns about this night work taking place, please contact the Harvest Water project team at (916) 876-3322 or HarvestWater@sacsewer.com.
Here’s what to expect with Harvest Water construction in Elk Grove in early 2025:
- For the first part of 2025, lane closures will be in effect along Franklin Boulevard from Sims Road to the north, down to Elk Grove Bouelvard to the south.
- Two-way traffic will be maintained in work zones, but will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
- In late February or early March, all lanes of traffic are anticipated to re-open between Sims Road and Laguna Boulevard.
- Lane closures on Franklin Boulevard will remain in effect between Laguna and Elk Grove Boulevards through summer 2025.
Pipeline Progress Tracker
Data reflects the percentage of pipeline miles installed as of December 13, 2024, excluding final paving work.
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Map of Active Construction
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Construction Overview
The Harvest Water pipelines will be constructed through several different construction packages featuring a new pumping station, 41 miles of new pipeline, and service connections to control delivery of water to the agricultural customers. Construction of the infrastructure needed to make Harvest Water a reality is now underway. Physical construction is scheduled to be completed in 2026 and the system is anticipated to be operational in 2027.
What to Expect
- Access to residences, businesses, and neighborhoods will be maintained at all times
- Intermittent noise, vibration, and dust may be noticed during construction
- Temporary traffic delays, detours, and road or lane closures will be necessary
- Residents and businesses directly impacted by any closures will be notified at least 48 hours in advance
- Plan for additional travel time and consider using alternative routes
- Safety measures will be added for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers
- Please follow construction signage and drive with caution
Project Details
The Harvest Water Pump Station will aid in the delivery of high-quality recycled water to agricultural lands and existing habitats. When complete, it will be able to pump and distribute up to 105 million gallons per day of recycled water through the network of Harvest Water pipelines. This project is scheduled to start construction in July 2025 and be completed and operational by January 2027.
Five miles of 66-inch diameter pipe will be installed within SacSewer’s EchoWater Facility and along Franklin Boulevard from Sims Road to the Elk Grove city limit near Bilby Road.
Construction on Segment 2, which is outside the EchoWater Facility property, is expected to begin in summer 2024. Construction of Segment 1 is expected to begin in spring 2025. Both Segments are expected to be completed by late 2026. During construction of Segment 2, portions of northbound Franklin Boulevard within Elk Grove city limits will be closed. During lane closures within the affected work areas, both north and southbound Franklin Boulevard traffic will be rerouted to the southbound lanes.
Ten miles of 16-inch to 66-inch pipe will be constructed in Franklin Boulevard just north of Bilby Road to Core Road, then along Core, Ed Rau, and Eschinger Roads towards West Stockton Blvd.
Construction on the Franklin-Eschinger Pipelines began in February 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by early 2026.
View the Franklin Eschinger Pipelines map.
Fifteen miles of 12-inch to 48-inch pipe will be installed in the rural roadways south of the City of Elk Grove. The Central-South Pipelines will be installed along portions of Bruceville, Twin Cities, Lambert, Ed Rau, Carroll, Point Pleasant, Hein, and Camp Roads.
Work on these pipelines is anticipated to begin in late summer 2024 and be completed in October 2025.
Twelve miles of 12-inch to 48-inch pipe will be installed in the rural roadways south of the City of Elk Grove. The West Pipelines will be installed along portions of Franklin Boulevard, Twin Cities, Point Pleasant, Kestrel Lake, Korn, and Fogg Roads. Construction on these pipelines began in spring 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by spring 2025.
Mechanical, electrical, and control improvements will be constructed on the properties that will receive and use the recycled water. This project includes constructing these improvements at about 125 locations. It’s expected that these will be constructed in two or more phases through separate construction contracts. The first phase contract is currently scheduled to be advertised for bids in Fall 2024 and start construction in Spring 2025.
Harvest Water Construction Frequently Asked Questions
Harvest Water, California’s largest agricultural water recycling project, will provide reliable, high-quality recycled water to agricultural lands and existing habitats in southern Sacramento County for use instead of groundwater. Harvest Water will facilitate groundwater recovery, boost sustainable agriculture, strengthen local habitats, and offer near-term benefits to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
A series of pipelines will be installed along Franklin Boulevard in the City of Elk Grove and town of Franklin, and then along numerous roadways throughout the southern part of Sacramento County. Construction activities are planned to begin with contractor mobilization in late 2023, with the bulk of construction activities taking place from spring 2024 through 2027.
Much of the construction of the pipelines will be done through multiple concurrent projects. The Harvest Water team and its contractors will work together to minimize public impacts, including dust, noise, and traffic detours.
The project schedule is based on current estimates and is subject to change.
Occasional road and lane closures will be required to complete installation of the pipelines, and detours will be put in place as necessary. Residents and businesses along the alignment will be notified prior to any road closures. Those residents and businesses directly impacted by any closures will also be notified at least 48 hours in advance. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout construction.
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Construction timing and details for each construction segment will be updated throughout construction and provided on our project webpage.
At least 48 hours prior to construction, residents, businesses, and neighborhood organizations near the construction area will be contacted with dates and specific impacts in their areas.
The Harvest Water team will work closely with construction crews, Sacramento County, and the City of Elk Grove to provide timely updates, minimize construction impacts, and be a good neighbor to the community. During periods of expected heavy activity, the Harvest Water team will increase outreach to ensure the community is informed and prepared.
Please watch for signage along the construction work areas and plan for additional time when traveling through the project areas.
To receive closure information and other project notifications, sign up for email alerts.
During construction, inconveniences such as increased dust and noise will be mitigated to the extent possible by construction crews. Local residents will always have access to their neighborhoods, but temporary detours may be in place during construction.
Most work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., although night or weekend work may be necessary at times to complete critical tasks.
For more information about Harvest Water and the construction process, please visit SacHarvestWater.org, email us at HarvestWater@sacsewer.com, or call our hotline at (916) 876-3322.
