The annual program targets aging parts of Pasadena’s storm drain network — which the city describes as a critical part of its infrastructure, safely conveying stormwater during rain events and helping reduce localized flooding — with Public Works continuing to proactively repair and rehabilitate aging infrastructure before more extensive and costly repairs become necessary, improving system reliability and long-term resilience, according to the department.
This year’s work includes replacing deteriorated storm drain pipes, installing cured-in-place pipe liners to extend the service life of existing pipelines, restoring missing catch basin inlet screens, repairing damaged catch basins, and performing pipe inspections and cleaning to help keep the system functioning as intended, the department said. The 12 locations were identified through the city’s Fiscal Year 2022 Storm Drain Master Plan, which sets the program’s priorities.
Pasadena owns roughly 34 miles of storm drain pipes, about 1,300 catch basins and hundreds of culverts, according to a Department of Public Works report to the City Council, and some of the pipes are more than 100 years old.
The City Council awarded the construction contract April 13 to Baldwin Park-based GRBCon Inc. for an amount not to exceed $780,844, after the firm submitted the lowest bid in a competitive process, the department’s report to the council states. The total cost of the action, including construction administration, materials testing and inspection, is $830,844 and is drawn from a capital improvement fund dedicated to storm drain work, with no impact to the city’s General Fund, the report states.
Construction was scheduled to begin June 29, according to the city’s project page.
Additional program information and construction updates will be posted on the city’s Public Works web page, seen here.
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