PG&E East Campus Gas Line Replacement Project

The proposed PG&E East Campus Gas Line Replacement project involves the replacement and upgrade of existing natural gas distribution infrastructure within the CSUMB East Campus Housing Area in unincorporated Monterey County, California. The project area includes Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 031-101-031, 031-101-032, 031-171-033, and 031-181-056, and encompasses multiple residential streets within the East Campus Housing Area. The project is part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) statewide initiative to replace aging Aldyl “A” plastic gas pipelines manufactured prior to 1973, which have a documented history of cracking and failure. The replacement program was initiated in response to safety concerns following a pipeline failure incident in Cupertino, California, in 2011. The proposed project consists of replacing approximately 27,543 linear feet of existing gas distribution main and 390 service connections with new polyethylene plastic pipelines. Work would occur primarily within existing paved roadway corridors and disturbed areas using a combination of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and open trenching construction methods to minimize surface disturbance. Construction activities would occur in multiple phases within the existing utility easements and rights-of-way. The purpose of the project is to reduce threats to the integrity of the natural gas distribution system, improve public safety, and enhance system reliability within the CSUMB East Campus Housing Area. The project would also ensure continued safe and efficient delivery of natural gas to residents and campus facilities and reduce the need for future emergency repairs and maintenance.