Southwest Pipeline Pool 5 Replacement Project

The Oakdale Irrigation District is undertaking the Southwest Pipeline Pool 5 Replacement Project in Stanislaus County, California, to replace an aging 30 inch concrete pipeline that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is strategically designed to realign the pipeline to avoid future impacts from the planned phase 2 route of the North County Corridor. The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 1,646 linear feet of 27 inch PVC pipeline and the replacement of existing valves with two new turnouts. This project will not increase the service area or capacity of the Southwest Pipeline. Construction is scheduled to occur between November 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, to coincide with the period when the pipeline is dewatered. The project is classified under NAICS code 237120 and has been granted a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15302 Class 2(c), as it involves the replacement of existing utility systems with negligible expansion. General Manager Scot A. Moody serves as the primary point of contact for the Oakdale Irrigation District regarding this initiative.