Major Projects

Title Project Description Project Type Project Status
Add Third/Fourth Lagoon Pump and related Infrastructure & Lagoon Pump Station Building Rehab Study (CIP 301-717 and CIP 301-718)

​​​​​​​The City’s storm drainage system consists of a network of storm drainpipes that drain to the lagoon which is then manually pumped into the San Francisco Bay at the City’s Corporation Yard.

The Lagoon Pump Station at the City’s Corporation Yard houses four pump bays with two active pumps and two decommissioned pumps. CIP 717 provides for the removal of 2 non-functioning lagoon pump engines, impellers, shafts, and associated plumbing that were abandoned in place when the two current pumps were installed in 2001, so that a third and...

Capital Project In Progress
Fiber/node Installation Crown Castle Fiber/Node Installation

This project is currently approved and under construction which comprises the installation of 16 miles of Fiber Optic Infrastructure and 63 Wireless Cellular Nodes that are used to send and receive voice and data communications. This project will be ongoing for the remainder of 2024 and possibly into 2025.

Other Under Construction
Fuel Systems Improvements (CIP 301-700)

The City and District own and operate a City/District fueling station to service the City/District fleet of vehicles and equipment. The station, including its fuel tanks, dispensers, and appurtenances have exceeded their useful life and are having consistent maintenance needs that are difficult to address due to most of the equipment materials no longer being made. This project will look to remove the existing underground unleaded tanks and the above ground diesel tanks and replace them with above ground tanks with new fueling stations.

Capital Project In Progress
Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (CIP 455-695)

The District has an ongoing program of maintaining and upgrading the wastewater system through the replacement of appurtenances that have reached the end of their useful life and various improvements to the wastewater system to improve redundancy and reliability. The Lift Station 59 Effluent Line Improvements Project (Project) includes various improvements to the District’s main lift station (Pump Station 59) located in the District’s Corporation Yard. Improvements include the replacement of the existing ultrasonic effluent flow meter with a new electromagnetic flow meter, the...

Capital Project In Progress
Median Modifications and Road Improvements Median Modifications and Road Improvements at Chess Drive and Foster City Blvd (CIP 301-635 & CIP 301-637)

The Median Modification and Road Improvements at Chess Drive and Foster City Boulevard Project is the combining of CIP 301-635 and 301-637. The two projects were developed as part of the Engineering Feasibility Study Final Report (May 2009) to address traffic related impacts from proposed development projects in Foster City. The projects are identified as Multi-Project #3, #4, #7, and #8 in the study. The project is being designed by the City’s design consultant, BKF Engineers, and the scope involves:

Capital Project In Progress
PG&E Gas Drip Removal PG&E Gas Line Drip Removal

PG&E will be working on Hillsdale Blvd. and Edgewater Blvd. to improve the safety and reliability of the natural gas system. PG&E will be removing equipment that is no longer needed. Portions of Hillsdale Blvd., and Edgewater Blvd. will be impacted by this work.

The project is anticipated to start in early June 2024 and should be completed by mid-2024. Work activities will be limited to the hours between 8:...

Other Under Review
Carmel Village Gas Project PG&E Residential Gas Service Replacement Project - Carmel Village

PG&E will be working in the Carmel Village communities for a pipeline replacement project to improve the safety and reliability of the natural gas system. Approximately 2,700 feet of 2-inch gas distribution main and 85 service lines will be replaced/relocated for homes on the following streets:

Halibut St.                 Grunion Ct.                  Bramble Ct.

Portions of Marlin Ave., and Beach Park Blvd. will also be impacted by this work.

The project is anticipated to start in early...

Other Under Construction
Lagoon Pump Station Seismic Improvements at Lagoon Pump Station (CIP 301-690)

The City of Foster City, as part of a program to minimize service disruptions which could result from a seismic event,  has identified needed repairs and upgrades to the Lagoon Pump Station.   The lagoon pump station pumps water from lagoon into the Bay.   

The Project includes:
•    Strapping down equipment within the Building;
•    Retrofitting the Overhead Doors Frames;
•    Repairing and reconstructing the walkway on the lagoon-side of the Building; and 
•    Retrofitting the walkway on the bay-side of the building.

Capital Project Under Construction
Street Rehabilitation and Park Pathway Restoration (2023-2024) (CIP 301-716)

This project consists of striping removal, crack sealing, pavement grinding, localized asphalt concrete repair, asphalt overlays, slurry seal, pavement reconstruction, curb and gutter repair, curb ramp installment/replacement, installation of traffic striping and markings, installation of traffic signage, grade adjustments, bituminous layer repair, paver replacement, and utility adjustments.

Capital Project Approved
Water Tanks 1, 2, and 3 Water Tanks and Facilities Improvements Project (CIP 405-660)

The Water Tanks and Facilities Improvements Project includes:

  • Repair of the corrosion and deteriorated coating system on the three steel water tanks;
  • Seismic improvement to Tanks 1 and 2; and
  • Seismic improvements to the water booster pump station. 

Design is underway.  

For more information regarding the Capital Improvement Project, please  Public Works Engineering at (650) 286-3270.

Capital Project Under Construction