Despite the second wettest winter on record, the 2018 Sidewalk Repair reached the quarter way mark this week. With 7 more locations completed in the last two weeks, the program has now replaced sidewalks at 37 properties. Work continued in Gerstle Park as four locations on E St were successfully completed. With the rains tapering … Continued
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — As part of PG&E’s ongoing efforts to provide safe and reliable gas service to customers, contractors will perform routine gas meter inspections in Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito and Tiburon this week. Contract workers are inspecting approximately 18,000 residential and commercial gas meters. The contractors with Underground Construction are carrying a … Continued
Public Works and the San Rafael Sanitation District work around the clock to make sure that our infrastructure is functioning properly: our roads, traffic signals, sewers, bridges, City buildings, and more. Last week we opened our doors to City staff, residents and the community members of San Rafael for a behind-the-scenes look in to what … Continued
With the help of Rob Carson, Program Administrator of the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, Public Works and Community Development met to learn about stormwater systems, and the rules and regulations that govern discharge to our creeks and bays. About 25 city employees attended the two-hour training at City Hall. The City, under a … Continued
The basement at the PSC is looking more gorgeous each day. The concrete block walls have been installed allowing for plumbing, fire sprinkler piping and ductwork to be placed in the basement. Large pieces of equipment are being delivered and stored in the basement so that they are available as needed to expidite construction. A … Continued
The City’s contractor, M3 Integrated Services, has installed the resilient rubber surfacing at the Albert Park play area. The landscapers were out this week starting some beautification improvements to the park. Once the final touches have been completed the City will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony which is scheduled for April 29th at 3:30 … Continued
The City’s contractor Valentine Corp. resumed work last week. Due to the heavy rains the site was saturated with water and mud. Valentine Corp removed over 400 cubic yards of mud and installed spring drains that will divert several liters per minute out of the hill through a subterranean drainage system.
Cal Elite Builders poured the retaining wall for the new eletrical pad on Saturday. They have started compacting back-fill inside of the wall in preparation for pouring the new electrical pad. After this project is complete and new switch gear is installed the infrastructure at City Hall will be ready for solar panel installation on … Continued
On Friday, March 15th, the City’s contractor hit a major milestone by installing the new pedestrian bridge over San Rafael canal. At 1:20 AM, a very large crane, stationed inside of the Toyota Marin parking lot, hoisted the bridge into place capping many years of planning and design. The installation of the bridge took a … Continued
Alten Construction is currently installing the final touches to complete Fire Station 52. During the last few weeks Alten Construction has replaced the sidewalks, and curb and gutter. The landscaping, irrigation and planting to help enhance the project is already complete. The fire crews will be pleased to know that the bedroom furniture has been … Continued
