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Category: Public Works

Dredging construction ends in San Rafael Canal and Creek in 2023

The City of San Rafael’s dredging project has officially ended all construction as of February 28, 2023, consistent with environmental permitting restrictions. Although the construction phase of the project has ceased, DPW Staff will continue to work on permitting, surveying, sediment testing and reporting aspects of the project in the coming months. As part of … Continued

Creating more useable workspace

The Facilities team finished an important project during the holiday by removing a wall and several large file cabinets that separated the HR and Finance Department. This open floorplan will create more usable space for employees and facilitate improved workflow for both departments.

San Rafael Community Center HVAC split system replacement

San Rafael Community Center required replacement heating and cooling equipment.  Work began with an industrial crane removing the rooftop AC unit, and delivering a new unit. The indoor heating unit was also replaced. Having the rooms climate controlled helps keep all the patrons and staff happy.

Third Street Improvement Project – 03/03/2023 weekly update

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (February 27 – March 3):   Construction crews replaced sanitary sewer … Continued

Windward Secure After-Hours Parking Pilot Program

The Canal Area Parking Taskforce recommended the consideration of Windward Way to provide secure on-street and overnight parking. The City team made significant progress in designing a visual concept and further explanations of how that concept would function to achieve the ultimate goals. The implementation of this idea would require a significant initial investment by … Continued

Spinnaker Point and Baypoint Village Parking Modifications

The evaluation of the T’s and L’s parking markers for both Spinnaker Point and Baypoint Village roadways have been completed. The objective is to maximize the number of vehicle parking spaces with the installation of T’s and L’s pavement markings. This approach would add a net gain of 41 additional parking spaces. The work will … Continued

Third Street Improvement Project – 02/24/2023 weekly update

The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic  closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (February 20 – February 24): No work was performed on Monday … Continued

Spinnaker Point parking modification

Construction is almost complete on the Department of Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Parking Modification Project.  Our contractor, Michael Paul Co., expects all major construction operations, such as concrete and asphalt, to be complete within the next two weeks.  The current forecast shows some rain and cold temperatures ahead.  Due to this weather forecast, we have … Continued

Strong Winds!

The weather system pushing through today is peaking stronger than forecast, with widespread gusts 45 – 55 mph and peak gusts in some spots exceeding 60 mph; the latest DSO SOPP has been adjusted for today to cover this escalation. SAFETY: STRONG WINDS! Downed trees/branches could be hiding a power line. Assume all wires are … Continued

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