Tag: Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority

Delta Tunnel: DCA’s new bylaws allow MWD staff person to be Executive Director

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On February 18, 2021 the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (“DCA”) adopted new bylaws which allow the Executive Director to be a "member entity" staff person. On March 9, 2021, the DCA met in closed session to consider employment of the current Executive Director, Kathryn Mallon. Mallon is working under a 5 year contract … Continue reading Delta Tunnel: DCA’s new bylaws allow MWD staff person to be Executive Director

Delta Tunnel: DCA submits Final Central and Eastern Corridor Conceptual Designs to DWR

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The Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority has completed the Engineering Product Reports for the Central and Eastern Corridor Options for the Delta tunnel, according to the February 2021 Board report. Deliverables included “engineering drawings, GIS mapbooks, and all associated technical memoranda (TMs).”  The DCA has also delivered draft documentation to DWR on the Bethany … Continue reading Delta Tunnel: DCA submits Final Central and Eastern Corridor Conceptual Designs to DWR

MWD and Valley Water have yet to commit funds for Delta tunnel design

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Metropolitan Water District has two seats on the Board of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA), and Valley Water (formerly Santa Clara Valley Water District) has one seat.  But to date, neither agency has committed to pay the DCA’s costs for the planning and engineering design for the single tunnel. After the Department […]