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In an effort to reduce seismic risks during a major earthquake, the California Department of Water Resources, (DWR) has begun construction on Castaic Dam’s tower access bridge.
DWR will be strengthening the bridge’s three piers by encasing each one with a reinforced fiber wrap compound. This process requires the temporary drawdown of the lake by more than 100 feet.
DWR will also be installing various components to the bridge superstructure to allow for controlled movement during a seismic event.
“Ensuring that the State Water Project facilities remain resilient during earthquakes or extreme weather events like droughts and floods is vital to the 27 million Californians who depend on State Water Project water,” said DWR’s State Water Project Deputy Director Ted Craddock. “During this phase, we will strengthen the dam’s intake tower access bridge and its piers to allow for continued safe operations during a major earthquake.”
The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2022.
