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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Thermalito Power Canal Headworks Structural Repair Project Updates

Strategic Insights

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The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has submitted updated plans and specifications for the Thermalito Power Canal Headworks Structural Repair Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The project, which aims to repair the Thermalito Diversion Dam, has undergone several changes since the initial submission on March 7, 2023. The updated documents include revised project schedules, changes in DWR staff, and improved quality control inspection plans. The DWR requests FERC review and approval by July 1, 2025, to initiate construction in Spring 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • The updated plans and specifications supersede the March 7, 2023, submission and include changes to the project schedule, staff, and quality control inspection plans.
  • The documents contain Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) and have been filed electronically as CEII.
  • The DWR has requested review and approval of the project by July 1, 2025, to begin construction in Spring 2026.
  • The Thermalito Power Canal Headworks Structural Repair Project involves the repair of the Thermalito Diversion Dam and is part of the State Water Project managed by the DWR.
  • The project has encountered several revisions since the initial submission, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and upgrades to critical infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • The project has undergone updates since the initial submission on March 7, 2023 (12 months).
  • The revised project schedule aims to initiate construction in Spring 2026.
  • The project involves the repair of the Thermalito Diversion Dam, a critical component of the State Water Project.
  • The DWR has requested review and approval by July 1, 2025 (6 months from the submission date).

Sources:

  • "Thermalito Power Canal Headworks Structural Repair Project, FERC Project No. 2100--Final Plans, Specifications, and Supporting Documents" submitted by Department of Water Resources (DWR) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on May 12, 2025.
  • [Internal document reference omitted]

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