California drought legacy: State approves $2.5 billion to build new dams, water storage projects Gallery California drought legacy: State approves $2.5 billion to build new dams, water storage projects California, Water California drought legacy: State approves $2.5 billion to build new dams, water storage projectsThe Mercury News » In a historic vote, the administration of Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday approved spending $2.5 billion to help fund construction of four new dams and four underground storage projects — including two in the Bay Area. Michelle2018-07-27T10:56:52-08:00July 24, 2018|
$1 billion coming to Bay Area for two new damsThe Mercury News » On Tuesday, flush with cash from voters, the administration of Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to commit nearly $1 billion to build two huge dam projects in the Bay Area, and another $1.5 billion for six more big water projects from the Sacramento Valley to Bakersfield. Michelle2018-10-08T11:33:04-08:00July 23, 2018|
House GOP chairman introduces draft of infrastructure planThe Hill » Schuster released a draft of a long-awaited infrastructure plan on Monday that addresses possible funding sources for a number of potential projects, and levies taxes on multiple fuel sources. The bill calls for significant federal investment in infrastructure projects and grant programs through at least 2021. Michelle2018-10-08T11:48:00-08:00July 23, 2018|
L.A. Metro releases options to extend light railStreetsblog LA » With the 8.5-mile, $2 billion Crenshaw/Los Angeles International Airport line more than 80% complete, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed five alternatives to extend the line farther north. The extension could be either a subway or elevated light-rail line, and the proposals range from $3 billion to $4.7 billion. Michelle2018-10-08T11:37:05-08:00July 23, 2018|
China joins UAE in race to build hyperloop networkConstruction Week » Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (Hyperloop TT), the company bringing hyperloop to Abu Dhabi, has reached an agreement to build China’s first ultra-high-speed transportation network. The US-based company, which has an office in Abu Dhabi, will set up a 10km track in a mountainous stretch of Tongren, a city in China’s southwestern Guizhou Province. Michelle2018-10-08T11:52:12-08:00July 20, 2018|
Video: Oroville Dam Repairs Take ShapeCalifornia Department of Water » Crews continue to place leveling concrete on the upper chute of the Lake Oroville main spillway, while other workers install forms over a structural rebar panel to prepare for the placement of more structural concrete. Meanwhile, mechanical demolition continues on the dentates, the big tooth-like structures that disperse water at the bottom of the main spillway. Michelle2018-08-10T08:30:09-08:00July 17, 2018|
