Ballard Street Cast Iron Pipeline Abandonment Project

The Ballard Street Cast Iron Pipeline Abandonment Project (CIP26001) is a forecast initiative by the Helix Water District in El Cajon, California, under NAICS code 237110. The project is part of the District's ongoing Cast-Iron Pipeline Replacement Program and is categorically exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Class 1 and Class 2. The scope of work involves the abandonment of 620 linear feet of 6-inch cast iron pipeline installed in 1949 within an easement between 1234 Lexington Avenue and 187 Ballard Street. To maintain reliable water service for the community, the project includes the installation of two new metered connections on Ballard Street. The project will be executed in two phases, with District crews handling the installation of the new meters and the in-place abandonment of the old pipeline. Private side connections will be managed by a contractor hired by the mobile home park, with the Helix Water District providing reimbursement for those expenses. Performance is anticipated to begin in late Summer 2025 and conclude by Fall 2025. Primary points of contact include Debbie Lundy, Senior Right of Way Agent/Environmental Analyst, and Oliver Malkin.