Just 25 years ago, the freeway-flattening 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake hit northern California, collapsing structures and calling attention to Bay Area infrastructure — particularly the water system. Since then, the race has been on to complete work before another major earthquake hits the region.In 2002, San Francisco voters approved a proposition to retrofit, repair and replace the aging pipelines, dams and tunnels that make up the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System. The Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) had a simple goal: to ensure that within 24 hours of a major earthquake, the 2.6 million people relying on the system
Of Earthquakes, Jobs and Big Infrastructure
Timing is everything when you’re trying to beat Mother Nature. In San Francisco, where seismic protection is paramount, a major infrastructure project is providing water security while creating a slew of job opportunities.
Aug 28, 2014
| by SFPUC Communications |
